Our latest blog post discusses the varied influences on alcohol use during pregnancy and how a National #FASD Framework could support multifaceted, collaborative efforts to act on these influences. Read it here: buff.ly/3zL9zgF #NationalFASDFramework #FASDPrevention

It's #InternationalSelfCareDay. Self-care is an important aspect of a holistic approach to women's chronic pain management. Learn more about evidence-based pain management strategies for women's chronic pain here: buff.ly/3zQF60W - Resources available in English & French

Today is the 10th World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This new resource from CanFASD Research Network describes the linkages between human trafficking, prenatal alcohol use and the implications for FASD prevention. Learn more: buff.ly/4cVt4lw #EndHumanTrafficking

Introduisant notre nouveau cours sur les messages genre transformateur pour la prévention primaire de la violence à l’égard des femmes et filles! Prendre le cours pour apprendre plus au sujet d’amener les approches GT dans votre communication sur VEFF buff.ly/4cmgCKl

The 2023 annotated bibliography of articles on #FASD prevention has just been released! Each year, researchers from CanFASD Research Network and Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health (CEWH) compile published research articles related to #FASDPrevention from around the world. Learn more here: buff.ly/3yFbdjX

It’s #FASDMonth2024! This years’ theme is #EveryonePlaysAPart highlighting the importance of community-wide approaches for supporting healthy pregnancies & reducing stigma. Tune in this Wednesday at 9amPT/12pmET to learn more: buff.ly/3X332Gb

This year we worked on 3 Issue Papers with CanFASD Research Network, featuring areas for action on #FASDPrevention. >Human Trafficking buff.ly/3Z5uplK >Folic Acid & Choline Supplementation buff.ly/3XwHSRl >Prevalence buff.ly/3ZdVbID #FASDMonth #EveryonePlaysAPart

It’s #FASDDay! This months’ blog features some of the great work & events happening across the country this month on #FASDPrevention, demonstrating #EveryonePlaysAPart to support healthy pregnancies. Read the blog to learn more: buff.ly/3yWv1Q8 #FASDDay2024 #FASDMonth

We are thrilled to be attending at presenting at @eufasd2024! We are honoured to represent our country alongside many of our partners & are excited to reconnect with international collaborators, and make new connections – please reach out to us if you will be there! #FASDMonth

September is International #PainAwarenessMonth. Visit our website to find sex & gender informed resources, including policy & practice recommendations: buff.ly/3MHN3IU IASP #ChronicPain #WomensChronicPain #WomensHealth #GenderEquity #PainPolicy #GlobalYear2024

This week, we are attending @eufasd2024. Dr. Nancy Poole presented this morning on wraparound supports for women who use substances during pregnancy. Join her tomorrow to hear an update on the FASD prevention, diagnosis & interventions happening in Canada. #FASDMonth

Have you seen the International FASD Prevention Seminar Series? This year we are adding to the series – please reach out if your work is relevant to our topics! Thanks to CanFASD Research Network for supporting this work! Watch it here: buff.ly/3Tg33p8 #FASDMonth #EveryonePlaysAPart

It's #GenderEqualityWeek. Our work in women's health is always focused on gender equality! We are guided by 3 approaches: 🔬 contributing to sex & gender science 📊 using SGBA+ 💡 creating gender transformative solutions Learn more: buff.ly/4exVthR

On #NDTR we reflect on the Calls to Action & the Calls to Justice. This year, we're highlighting the Indigenous Cultural Support Program at Sheway in Vancouver, which offers cultural activities, peer support, ceremony, & Elder & Knowledge Keeper wisdom, to women & their children.

Last week we had the opportunity to connect with international researchers at the @eufasd2024 in Madrid. Read our latest blog post to learn about some of the interesting work on #FASDPrevention that we heard about: buff.ly/4euvWXe #FASD #WomensHealth

We recently completed a project focused on identifying promising practices in women's substance use treatment & recovery funded by the CIHR. Read our report to learn more about our findings and the research agenda that emerged from this project: cewh.ca/wp-content/upl…

We are excited to host a workshop on women's chronic pain BCSTH Annual Training Forum this week. For those attending, we'd love to welcome you to our session at 2:30pmPT on Oct. 23! The resources we will discuss can be found here: buff.ly/3Yz3lus #BCSTH2024ATF

Catch us next week at the Provincial Perinatal Substance Use Conference in BC! We're hosting a workshop at 1pm PT on Monday, Oct. 28 on collaborative practice, offering tools to support those working in perinatal substance use. #PPSUP2024

Our Director is speaking at the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders executive meeting NIH on Friday, Nov. 1 on awareness raising approaches that reach women, the public, & professionals. Nancy is excited to share Canadian perspectives.

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