Play Well. Live Well. Grow Well.
Presented by Geddes Wellness
Supporting healthy minds...
before birth,
through childhood,
and across the lifespan.
AWARENESS TODAY. HEALTHIER FUTURES TOMORROW.
Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) is one of the leading causes of lifelong mental health conditions and brain-based challenges that make life much harder than it needs to be.
Did you know?
β Alcohol: There is no known safe amount, type or time during pregnancy.
β The earliest weeks of pregnancy matterβeven before many people know they are pregnant.
β Healthy pregnancies begin before conception.
β Both maternal and paternal health contribute to healthy pregnancies.
β Prenatal alcohol exposure can be prevented with proper supports and up-to-date information.
β Prenatal alcohol exposure can affect learning, memory, attention, emotional regulation and mental health across the lifespan.
β Many people with prenatal alcohol exposure also experience challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression or other neurodevelopmental conditions.
β Every family deserves current, evidence-informed information before making decisions.
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HEALTHY PREGNANCIES BEGIN BEFORE PREGNANCY.
Planning a pregnancy can be critically important if alcohol or substance (social, recreational and of course misuse or overuse) is part of your social life.
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Play Well, Live Well and Grow Well.
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