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Resources Alcohol & Pregnancy


Best Start Resource Centre with support from the LCBO, 2012

The report shares the results of a 2011 survey about parent knowledge and behaviours in Ontario regarding breastfeeding and alcohol use.

Available in PDF.

 

 


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Brochure: Aboriginal Pregnancy and Alcohol brochure

Best Start Resource Centre with support from the LCBO, 2012

This is a brochure for use with an Aboriginal population on alcohol and pregnancy: the effects of drinking, traditional teachings about pregnancy and where to get help in Ontario.

Available in print and PDF.

 


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Bilingual Recipe Cards: Mocktails for Mom

Best Start Resource Centre with support from the LCBO, 2012

This is a set of bilingual recipe cards for delicious non-alcoholic drinks, also called Mocktails. 

Available in print and PDF.

 


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Be Safe: Have an Alcohol Free Pregnancy Tear-off Pads

Best Start Resource Centre, revised in 2011

Pad of tear-off colour sheets (10 cm by 10 cm) with information for expectant parents about alcohol use in pregnancy. One side says "Be Safe: Have an alcohol-free pregnancy" and includes visuals that illustrate the dangers to the baby from alcohol use in pregnancy. The other side includes phone contact information for Motherisk, Telehealth etc.

Available in print and PDF.

 


Best Start Resource Centre with support from the LCBO, 2011
This booklet has recipes for delicious non-alcoholic drinks, also called Mocktails.
Available in print and PDF.
 

 


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Be Safe: Have an Alcohol Free Pregnancy Brochure
Best Start Resource Centre, Revised 2009
This colour brochure provides information and tips for expectant parents.
Available in print and PDF.
 

 


Public Health Agency of Canada with the Best Start Resource Centre, 2009
This report summarizes the results of a 2009 survey of general public awareness in Ontario about FASD.
Available in PDF.
 

 

FASD Stakeholders for Ontario, 2008
Poster with key messages about alcohol and pregnancy.
Available in print and PDF.
 

 

FASD Stakeholders for Ontario, 2008
Tear off pages with French and English information about alcohol and pregnancy.
Available in print and PDF.
 

 


FASD Stakeholders for Ontario, 2008
Bookmarks with French and English messages about alcohol and pregnancy..
Available in print and PDF.
 

 

FASD Stakeholders for Ontario, 2008
Static clings with French and English messages about alcohol and pregnancy.
Available in print and PDF.
 

 

FASD Stakeholders for Ontario, 2008
Camera ready ads with messages about alcohol and pregnancy.
Available in PDF.
 

 


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Screening for Alcohol Use in Pregnancy, Physician's Desk Reference
Best Start Resource Centre in collaboration with Motherisk, adapted from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (2000) and Sokol et al., (1989), 2003, Reprinted October, 2008
A screening tool for physicians on how to assess risk status of pregnant women with regard to alcohol use. Includes contact information for the Motherisk Alcohol and Substance Use Helpline.
Available in laminated print and PDF.
 

 


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Be Safe: Have an Alcohol Free Pregnancy Bookmark
Best Start Resource Centre, 2004, revised 2008
Colour bookmark for health care providers. One side provides contact information for several organizations (Motherisk, Health Canada, etc.) and the other side reproduces the alcohol and pregnancy screening tool for physicians (the T-ACE questionnaire).
Available in print and PDF.
 

 


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Supporting Change: Preventing and Addressing Alcohol Use in Pregnancy Handbook
Best Start Resource Centre, 2005 (in collaboration with Motherisk, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, City of Hamilton Social and Public Services, Health Canada Population and Public Health Branch, Ontario Region, Breaking the Cycle, FAS World, AWARE, Focus Resource Centre, Equay wuk, and concerned physicians).
This guide, designed as part of a training module, informs physicians about alcohol use and abuse in pregnancy and to support physicians in appropriate screening and assessment of their pregnant patients and provides tools and resources.
Available in PDF only .


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Supporting Change: Effective Practices in Screening for Alcohol Use in Pregnancy. Training Video and Facilitator Guide
Best Start Resource Centre in collaboration with community partners, 2005
This 17-minute video is a training tool to support physicians in effective practice of screening for alcohol use in pregnancy. Facilitator guide provides ideas on how to use the video and includes suggestions for activities and hand-outs.
Available in VHS and DVD or
view at : http://www.youtube.com/user/healthnexussante



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Drinking Alcohol while Breastfeeding, Physician's Desk Reference
Best Start Resource Centre, 2002, updated 2005
Tool for health care providers to assess and inform pregnant patients about the risk of alcohol use in pregnancy and includes a table that illustrates the time clearance of alcohol from breast milk of women, according to mother's weight, amount of alcohol consumed and hours since consumption.
Available in laminated print and PDF.
 



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Alcohol and Pregnancy Warning Sign
Best Start Resource Centre, 2004
25 cm by 21 cm colour poster, depicting a pregnant woman's torso embraced by a male from behind. The poster says "Warning: Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause birth defects and brain damage to your baby".
Available in print and PDF.
 

 


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Be Safe: Have an Alcohol Free Pregnancy Poster
Best Start Resource Centre, 2004
This 43 cm by 33 cm colour poster as in brochure and smaller poster above, with contact information to the FAS-INFO line.
Available in print and PDF.
 

 


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Be Safe: Have an Alcohol Free Pregnancy Static-clings
Best Start Resource Centre, 2004
Small static cling reproduction of the poster with no contact information.
Available in PDF.
 

 


Keys to a Successful Alcohol and Pregnancy Communication Campaign
Best Start Resource Centre, 2003
This resource supports service providers in developing effective campaigns on the topic of alcohol use and pregnancy.
Available in PDF.
 

 


Training Local Physicians on Alcohol Use and Pregnancy. Planning Guide.
Best Start Resource Centre in Collaboration with Motherisk, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, City of Hamilton Social and Public Services, Health Canada Population and Public Health Branch, Ontario Region, Breaking the Cycle, FAS World, AWARE, Focus Resource Centre, Equay wuk, and concerned physicians, 2002.
This guide was designed to support training for physicians on alcohol use in pregnancy. It provides useful information for event planners and facilitators on how to engage physicians in a training session and includes self-assessment questionnaires for physicians, evaluation forms and referrals for further information.
Available in PDF.

 


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My Family Wanted Me to be as Healthy as Possible
Best Start Resource Centre, 2001
60 cm by 30 cm colour poster depicting a healthy, smiling baby with three key messages for pregnant women and the phone number of the Motherisk Alcohol and Substance Use Helpline.
Available in print and JPG.
 

 

 
Related Best Start Displays
Mocktails for Mom
Display with stand about recipes for delicious non-alcoholic drinks for pregnant women.
Alcohol & Pregnancy - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention
A 6'x3' display that can be used in a variety of settings.
Alcohol Free Pregnancy
A 6'x3' display that can be used in a variety of settings.
 
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