Alcohol use during pregnancy can cause brain damage, birth defects, premature birth, and death.

More babies are born with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders than with Autism.

Most children with FASD have normal intelligence and normal appearance.
All will have brain damage resulting in learning disabilities and behavior problems.

Without appropriate intervention services, most of these children will have serious problems in life.
They may struggle with school, relationships, substance abuse, or trouble with the law.
Most will have some kind of mental health issues.

Half of all women who might become pregnant are drinking alcohol.
Half of all pregnancies are unplanned.