11/09/2025
This is an important message every day, not just on the 9th September
Today is International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day, which recognises the importance of staying alcohol-free during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and planning a pregnancy.
When a pregnant person drinks alcohol, their baby does too. Drinking alcohol can have serious impacts on how a baby grows and can cause FASD. FASD can have lifelong impacts on a person’s learning and behaviour.
Every pregnancy is different and there are a range of factors that influence how a baby grows. The safest thing for your baby is to not drink at all, but it is never too late to stop drinking during your pregnancy.
For more information, visit https://yourroom.health.nsw.gov.au/
Help is available - contact Alcohol & Drug Information Support (ADIS). You can call them anytime on 1800 250 015, or talk online via webchat 8:30am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday https://yourroom.health.nsw.gov.au/getting-help/Pages/ADIS-Web-Chat.aspx
ADIS is completely free and confidential.
