Creating a Family’s Post

🌟 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 (𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐃) 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡! 🌟 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong condition caused by prenatal alcohol exposure, affecting the brain and body. It impacts a person’s physical health, learning, memory, behavior, and social skills. 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰? FASD is the most preventable developmental disability. Approximately 1 in 100 live births in India may be affected by FASD. 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐃 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞: 𝐅𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞 (𝐅𝐀𝐒): The most severe form, involving growth problems, intellectual disabilities, and distinct facial features. 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞 (𝐩𝐅𝐀𝐒): Fewer or less severe symptoms but similar developmental challenges. 𝐀𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥-𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 (𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐃): Learning and behavioral issues without physical features. 𝐀𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥-𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 (𝐀𝐑𝐁𝐃): Physical malformations, including issues with organs like the heart or kidneys. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬? 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: FASD is 100% preventable by avoiding alcohol during pregnancy. 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: With the right support, individuals with FASD can live fulfilling lives and reach their potential. 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: It’s essential to inform expectant mothers, families, and healthcare providers about the risks of alcohol during pregnancy. 🌼 Join us this month in raising awareness and helping prevent FASD! Together, we can create a healthier, brighter future for all children. Vaishali Pai #FASDAwarenessMonth #FASDPrevention #IntellectualDisabilitySupport #DevelopmentalDisabilities #SupportChildren #InclusiveEducation

It is estimated that 40% of women do not receive post-partum care. Lot's of prenatal checkups, pop that baby out, then get on with your new life including little sleep, new baby care, continued family care, return to employment, and ohbytheway, take care of yourself too. And don't get me started about the insufficient screening for pelvic floor disorders. Postpartum wellness checks are so important and should always include screening for pelvic floor disorders, which often falls by the wayside. Good study! https://lnkd.in/gG_2T8YW #APOPS #womenshealthempowerment #BelowtheWaist #TheBiggestSecretinWomensHealth

Understanding the Impacts of FASD Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) refers to the lifelong effects on the brain and body of individuals exposed to alcohol in the womb. It is preventable and with the right services and support, people with FASD can thrive. Individuals with FASD may experience challenges with: - Learning & memory - Attention - Social & motor skills - Physical health - Communication - Emotional regulation Everyone with FASD is unique, with strengths and areas needing support. While the exact number of people affected by FASD is unknown, it's estimated that up to 3% of children and youth in Canada have been diagnosed. FASD is caused by alcohol exposure during pregnancy. Alcohol can harm the developing brain and body, depending on factors like the amount consumed, timing during pregnancy, and the birthing parent's health and stress levels. Co-occurring Conditions: Over 400 other health conditions are commonly linked with FASD, affecting areas like behavior, attention, and development. Early and accurate diagnosis is key to improving outcomes and preventing challenges later in life. To learn more about FASD, read here: https://shorturl.at/1hsBE #FASDawareness #SupportAndThrive #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder

Cutaneous neurofibromas (cNFs) begin to appear during adolescents and have primarily been studied in adults with NF1. Little is known about how adolescents feel about cNFs...until now. I am excited to share this publication with the REiNS International Collaboration, where we assessed the perspectives of adolescents with NF1 and their caregivers regarding cNF morbidity, treatment options, and acceptable risks-benefits of treatment. https://lnkd.in/e-F46zhu #iamageneticcounselor #nf

Delayed puberty affects 3% of adolescents, with boys being more susceptible. Understanding the causes and treatment is crucial. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gHk3dt6w #DelayedPuberty #AdolescentHealth #PubertyAwareness #delayedpuberty #latepuberty #causesofdelayedpuberty #symptomsofdelayedpuberty #hypogonadism #constitutionaldelay #hormonalimbalance #pubertydisorders

Delayed puberty affects 3% of adolescents, with boys being more susceptible. Understanding the causes and treatment is crucial. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gHk3dt6w #DelayedPuberty #AdolescentHealth #PubertyAwareness #delayedpuberty #latepuberty #causesofdelayedpuberty #symptomsofdelayedpuberty #hypogonadism #constitutionaldelay #hormonalimbalance #pubertydisorders

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is increasingly recognized as a disorder in adult and pediatric populations. Still, we have a long way to go to be able to improve our identification of people with this disorder. Read my literature brief below about EoE and its recognition and diagnosis. Read the article: Race and Gender Influences the Presentation of Eosinophilic Esophagitis | Dysphagia (springer.com)

**submitted** "...we consider pain in vulnerable populations and elucidate the experiences of vulnerable groups: sick and preterm newborns, people with intellectual disabilities and complex communication needs, including children with cerebral palsy." #pain #chronicpain #vulnerability #neonate #pretermbaby #cerebralpalsy #painassessment #painmanagement  https://lnkd.in/grjrhj7r

This is an article about FASD great for laypersons, published in June, 2024 in “Family Doctor” magazine. It may be a good resource to share with concerned family members, or with any non-healthcare practitioner contacts who need to understand the basics of living with the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure. https://lnkd.in/gaxKs-N9