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1 in 13 women reports drinking alcohol during pregnancy, which can cause fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). In honor of FASD Awareness Day on September 9th, learn about ways to reduce risky drinking.

Alcohol-related harm can’t occur if a baby is not exposed to alcohol before birth.

New CDC Vital Signs report – 3.3 million US women, 15-44 years, at risk of exposing their developing baby to alcohol because they are drinking and not using birth control to prevent pregnancy.

FASDs are completely preventable if a woman does not drink alcohol during pregnancy.

Talk to a health professional about drinking too much alcohol.

FASDs are 100% preventable if a woman does not drink alcohol during pregnancy. There is no known safe amount of alcohol to drink while pregnant. There is also no safe time during pregnancy to drink and no safe kind of alcohol.

FASDs are 100% preventable if a woman does not drink alcohol during pregnancy. There is no known safe amount of alcohol to drink while pregnant. There is also no safe time during pregnancy to drink and no safe kind of alcohol.

CDC Vital Signs links science, policy, and communications with the intent of communicating a call-to-action for the public. CDC Vital Signs provides the most recent, comprehensive data on key indicators of important health topics.

FASDs are 100% preventable if a woman does not drink alcohol during pregnancy. There is no known safe amount of alcohol to drink while pregnant. There is also no safe time during pregnancy to drink and no safe kind of alcohol.

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause FASDs. Read about Melissa’s experience with alcohol use during pregnancy. Information about the new FASD app is also provided.