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Louise Ferne

What Alcohol Can Do To A Foetus?




This film explores specifically what can happen to a foetus when it is exposed to alcohol:

  • How alcohol reaches a developing foetus

  • How alcohol affects gene expression

  • How alcohol affects cell migration 

  • The effect of alcohol on brain development 

  • How alcohol can inhibit the growth of an unborn child

 

The script was developed with Prof. Raja Mukherjee (MBE)- Consultant Psychiatrist, Adult Learning Disability Consultant Psychiatrist for Surrey and Borders' Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and internationally acclaimed expert in FASD and Dr. Adesoji Abiona - Consultant Community Paediatrician and Trustee of FASD Awareness Charity. The film contains a final message from Jess Read - Deputy Chief Midwifery Officer NHS England.

 

FASD Awareness are offering all NHS workers etc, the opportunity to sign up to our FREE 20-minute online FASD Awareness session.

What is FASD, the facts and how can professional's support The FASD NICE Quality Standards?These sessions will take place on Thursday 7th November 2024You can sign up to any of the times below:

09:45am – REGISTER HERE

12:45pm – REGISTER HERE

15:45pm- REGISTER HERE

Registration is be available via Eventbrite .


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