Prenatal Health

noun FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) is a term used to describe a range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy.

• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong condition that affects individuals who were exposed to alcohol in the womb.
• People with FASD may struggle with certain tasks due to the effects of alcohol exposure before birth.
• FASD is no joke - it can have serious impacts on a person's life.
• The shadow of FASD looms large over families dealing with the consequences of prenatal alcohol exposure.

noun a baby born prematurely, especially one who is born before the 37th week of pregnancy

• The hospital has a special unit for premature babies, also known as preemies.
• My cousin was born a preemie and had to stay in the NICU for a few weeks.
• Some people call preemies 'preems' for short.
• Dealing with a difficult situation can feel like taking care of a preemie - it requires extra attention and care.