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Alcohol and Pregnancy
Laminate the print-ready cards (3.35” x 2.13” PDF) for HCPs to carry or attach to their badges for quick reference during clinical encounters. Or, integrate the smartphone optimized graphic (1080p x 1920p PNG) into your EMR or HCP resource webpages.
Badge Card: Facts to Help Female Patients Understand Health Impacts of Alcohol
Expert Commentary Article: 5 Things for HCPs to Know about Alcohol SBI and Pregnancy
Include this article in your organization’s newsletter or other communications with HCPs.
Facts for the General Public to Know About Alcohol and Pregnancy
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HCP Fact Sheet: Let's Talk about Discussing Alcohol and Pregnancy with Patients
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Alcohol and Pregnancy Message and Graphic Set: Risks
What are the risks of drinking alcohol while pregnant? Alcohol use during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm birth, SIDS, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). FASDs can cause lifelong behavioral, intellectual, and physical disabilities. The good news is FASDs are completely preventable if a developing baby is not exposed to alcohol before birth.
Alcohol and Pregnancy Message and Graphic Set: No Safe Amount
Trying to get pregnant? Alcohol use during pregnancy can harm a baby throughout pregnancy, including before you know you are pregnant. There is no known safe amount of alcohol use during pregnancy. There is also no safe time during pregnancy to drink. All alcohol can be harmful, including red or white wine, beer, and liquor. The safest thing to do is to avoid any type of alcohol use when you start trying to get pregnant.
Alcohol and Pregnancy Message and Graphic Set: Wine
Some people say it is ok to drink a little bit of wine while pregnant. Is that true? Every pregnancy is different. Some babies may not be affected by alcohol during pregnancy, while others may have lifelong effects known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). FASDs are not always easy to identify in a newborn, so you may not know right away if a baby has been affected by alcohol. The safest thing to do is avoid any type of alcohol use during pregnancy.
Alcohol and Pregnancy Message and Graphic Set: Breastfeeding
Is it ok to drink alcohol while breastfeeding? Not drinking alcohol is the safest option when breastfeeding. Up to one standard drink in a day is not known to be harmful, especially if you wait at least two hours after a single drink before nursing. Talk to your healthcare provider if you are considering drinking alcohol while breastfeeding.
Alcohol and Health Message and Graphic Set: Any Stage of Pregnancy
Did you know alcohol can affect a pregnancy at any stage? During pregnancy, alcohol can pass from the pregnant person to the fetus and affect its development. Early in pregnancy, alcohol use increases the risk for miscarriage. In addition, the fetal brain and central nervous system develop throughout pregnancy and can be affected by exposure to alcohol at any point.
Alcohol and Health Message and Graphic Set: Recommended Limits
What are recommended alcohol limits? Nonpregnant adults of legal drinking age can choose not to drink, or to drink in moderation by limiting consumption to two drinks or less in a day for men, or one drink or less in a day for women, on days when alcohol is consumed. The guidelines are different for men and women because after drinking the same amount of alcohol, women tend to have higher blood alcohol levels than men, and the immediate effects of alcohol usually happen faster and last longer in women than in men.
Certain people should avoid alcohol completely, including people who are recovering from alcohol use disorder or are unable to control the amount that they drink, people who are pregnant or might be pregnant, and people younger than age 21.
General Public Infographic: Let’s Talk about Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
Use this infographic as a large poster, single sheet handout, or digital graphic for various platforms (e.g., patient portal, text message reminders, email).
HCP Video: Introduction to Alcohol SBI to Reduce Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
Length: 6 minutes
Share this video in huddles, staff meetings, grand rounds, or other brief trainings
to
introduce Alcohol SBI to HCPs who are not yet doing it consistently or completely.
Support practice change by using the badge cards (above) along with the video.
Closed
caption (SRT file) and a plain text transcript (Word doc) are provided.
General Public Video: 5 Things Your Doctor Wants You to Know about Alcohol and Pregnancy
Length: 60 seconds
Share this short-form video across a variety of communication platforms (e.g., text
message reminders, websites, patient portals, social media). This video takes a cue
from
social media content (e.g., Instagram Reels and TikTok) and is optimized for mobile
device viewing. A plain text transcript (Word doc) is provided.
General Public Video: Let’s Talk about What Everyone Should Know about Alcohol Guidelines and Pregnancy
Length: 4 minutes
Share this animated video on digital monitors in office waiting areas and
organizations’
digital communications (e.g., link in text message reminders, websites, patient
portals,
social media). Closed caption (SRT file) and a plain text transcript (Word doc) are
provided.
Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention (SBI)
Laminate the print-ready cards (3.35” x 2.13” PDF) for HCPs to carry or attach to their badges for quick reference during clinical encounters. Or, integrate the smartphone optimized graphic (1080p x 1920p PNG) into your EMR or HCP resource webpages.
Badge Card: Opening a SBI Conversation and Brief Intervention Tips
Badge Card: Facts to Help Female Patients Understand Health Impacts of Alcohol
Expert Commentary Article: 5 Things for HCPs to Know about Alcohol SBI and Pregnancy
Include this article in your organization’s newsletters or other communications with HCPs.
HCP Fact Sheet: Let’s Talk about Incorporating Alcohol SBI into Healthcare Practice
HCP Fact Sheet: Let’s Talk about Discussing Alcohol and Pregnancy with Patients
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Alcohol and Health Message and Graphic Set: Risk of Harm
One in three U.S. adults drink in ways that put themselves or others at risk of harm. Many people are surprised to learn what counts as a drink, and that a glass of wine contains the same amount of alcohol as a shot of liquor. Have an open conversation with your doctor about your alcohol use to find out if drinking less could reduce your risk of health problems and help you meet your health goals.
HCP Video: Introduction to Alcohol SBI to Reduce Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
Length: 6 minutes
Share this video in huddles, staff meetings, grand rounds, or other brief trainings
to
introduce Alcohol SBI to HCPs who are not yet doing it consistently or completely.
Support practice change by using the badge cards (above) along with the video.
Closed
caption (SRT file) and a plain text transcript (Word doc) are provided.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)
Laminate the print-ready cards (3.35” x 2.13” PDF) for HCPs to carry or attach to their badges for quick reference during clinical encounters. Or, integrate the smartphone optimized graphic (1080p x 1920p PNG) into your EMR or HCP resource webpages.
Badge Card: Facts to Help Female Patients Understand Health Impacts of Alcohol
Expert Commentary Article: 5 Things for HCPs to Know about Alcohol SBI and Pregnancy
Include this article in your organization's newsletters or other communications with HCPs.
Facts for the General Public to Know About Alcohol and Pregnancy
Post this article on your website, blog, or other general public communication platforms.
HCP Fact Sheet: Let's Talk about Discussing Alcohol and Pregnancy with Patients
Share these message and graphic sets with general public audiences across various communication platforms (e.g., text message reminders, emails, patient portals, and social media posts).
Alcohol and Pregnancy Message and Graphic Set: Risks
What are the risks of drinking alcohol while pregnant? Alcohol use during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm birth, SIDS, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). FASDs can cause lifelong behavioral, intellectual, and physical disabilities. The good news is FASDs are completely preventable if a developing baby is not exposed to alcohol before birth.
Alcohol and Pregnancy Message and Graphic Set: Wine
Some people say it is ok to drink a little bit of wine while pregnant. Is that true? Every pregnancy is different. Some babies may not be affected by alcohol during pregnancy, while others may have lifelong effects known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). FASDs are not always easy to identify in a newborn, so you may not know right away if a baby has been affected by alcohol. The safest thing to do is avoid any type of alcohol use during pregnancy.
General Public Infographic: Let’s Talk about Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
Use this infographic as a large poster, single sheet handout, or digital graphic for various platforms (e.g., patient portal, text message reminders, email).
HCP Video: Introduction to Alcohol SBI to Reduce Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
Length: 6 minutes
Share this video in huddles, staff meetings, grand rounds, or other brief trainings
to
introduce Alcohol SBI to HCPs who are not yet doing it consistently or completely.
Support practice change by using the badge cards (above) along with the video.
Closed
caption (SRT file) and a plain text transcript (Word doc) are provided.
General Public Video: 5 Things Your Doctor Wants You to Know about Alcohol and Pregnancy
Length: 60 seconds
Share this short-form video across a variety of communication platforms (e.g., text
message reminders, websites, patient portals, social media). This video takes a cue
from
social media content (e.g., Instagram Reels and TikTok) and is optimized for mobile
device viewing. A plain text transcript (Word doc) is provided.
General Public Video: 5 Reasons Your Doctor Might Ask How Much Alcohol You Drink
Length: 90 seconds
Share this short-form video across a variety of communication platforms (e.g., text
message reminders, websites, patient portals, social media). This video takes a cue
from
social media content (e.g., Instagram Reels and TikTok) and is optimized for mobile
device viewing. A plain text transcript (Word doc) is provided.
General Public Video: Let's Talk about What Everyone Should Know about Alcohol Guidelines and Pregnancy
Length: 4 minutes
Share this animated video on digital monitors in office waiting areas and
organizations'
digital communications (e.g., link in text message reminders, websites, patient
portals,
social media). Closed caption (SRT file) and a plain text transcript (Word doc) are
provided.