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  1. 6 hours ago

    Only a few days left to submit your proposal for Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting! Submission deadline is Thursday, 9/30/21, 11:59 p.m. ET. Your session proposal will help shape Annual Meeting. Learn more and submit your proposal today:

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  2. 9 hours ago

    Yasuko Yamamura, MD, FACOG, explains how clinicians can help prevent fetal alcohol exposure and why avoiding stigmatization and legal repercussions for patients matters. Learn more with our free e-module and earn CME and MOC credit:

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  3. 10 hours ago

    "I was fortunate to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Dec. 2020 when I was 24 weeks pregnant with my daughter Clara. As an OBGYN doctor caring for very sick pregnant women infected with COVID-19, I know that getting vaccinated can be a life-saving measure." -Dr. Alison Breen
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  4. Sep 22

    Redefining productivity to include women physicians’ often invisible work can remove barriers to promotion and pay equity. Andrea L. Braden, MD, IBCLC, FACOG, coauthored a paper highlighting tested strategies for achieving equity in the medical workplace.

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  5. Sep 22

    The Women's Preventive Services Initiative (WPSI) has extended the public comment period for its 3 draft recommendations. This is an opportunity for your voice to be heard! Submit your comment by September 28th, 2021 at 11:59pm PT:

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  6. Sep 22

    Adolescence is an important time for people of all gender identities and sexual orientations to learn about and how to remain safe. Check out our FAQ on sexuality for young adults for the basic information you should know:

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  7. Sep 21

    Thank you for joining today's Twitter chat! Many great resources and insights were shared. It was a pleasure to partner w/, , . Visit to learn more about ACOG’s FASD Prevention Program and for tools and resources.

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  8. Sep 21

    A5: Keep implementing alcohol screening and brief intervention during virtual obstetric and gynecological visits. To access virtual referral and support for patients with alcohol use disorder, check out ’s National Helpline:

    Q5: How can we support individuals and families living with FASD?
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  9. Sep 21

    A4: Universal screening on every visit is essential. The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test is a short, easy-to-administer screening process to identify excessive drinking that you can include in an intake or health behavior questionnaire. 4/4

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  10. Sep 21

    A4: Referral to treatment provides patients whom you’ve identified as needing more extensive treatment access to specialty care. Look up current FASD and alcohol-related resources specific to your location: 3/

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  11. Sep 21

    A4: Our pocket card—a quick guide to alcohol screening and brief intervention, including a validated tool, sample language, and visuals to use with patients—can help physicians start discussions about risky alcohol use with their patients. 2/

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  12. Sep 21

    A4: and other women’s should use consistent messaging that there is no known safe amount, no safe time, and no safe type of alcohol use during pregnancy. Ask about alcohol use at every prenatal visit and screen routinely. 1/

    Q4: How can we help prevent FASDs?
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  13. Sep 21

    A3: More than 3 million U.S. women are at risk of an alcohol-exposed pregnancy. A recent twin study showed fetal alcohol exposure outcome depends on fetal genetics, so there is no way to predict which fetuses are more or less vulnerable. 3/3

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  14. Sep 21

    A3: Three in four women who want to get pregnant as soon as possible report using alcohol. A recent study found that approximately one in nine pregnant women reported alcohol use in the past month. 2/

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  15. Sep 21

    A3: FASD refers to the range of effects that can occur in an individual who is exposed to alcohol during the prenatal period. FASDs affect an estimated 5% of school-aged children—but it’s important to note that FASDs are extremely underdiagnosed. 1/

    Q3: What are fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) and how common are they?
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  16. Sep 21

    A2: While most FASDs aren’t visible and can’t be diagnosed at birth, the disabilities associated with them can be lifelong. Physicians can use our FAQs to learn how to discuss FASDs with patients: 3/3

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  17. Sep 21

    A2: People with FASDs can experience developmental problems that may affect their ability to pay attention and communicate, problems with organs such as the heart, damage to the brain, vision problems, and more. 2/

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  18. Sep 21

    A2: Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause FASD. Early symptoms include speech and language delays, delayed milestones, and short attention span. The neurobehavioral effects associated with FASD can exist without facial characteristics. 1/

    Q2: What are the risks associated with drinking alcohol during pregnancy?
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  19. Sep 21

    A1: We are pleased to participate in this chat with , , and . We look forward to the discussion and sharing resources to help spread awareness and prevent FASDs. 2/2

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  20. Sep 21

    A1: Hello from ACOG! We represent 58,000+ and are dedicated to improving women's health. Our CDC-funded FASD Prevention Program empowers with resources and tools to educate patients about FASDs and abstaining from alcohol use during pregnancy. 1/

    Q1. Thank you for joining this important chat for this September’s FASD Awareness Month! Please introduce yourselves and share a bit about your work!
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