Monthly Archives: September 2014
Substance Use During Pregnancy: An Overview of Key Canadian Policy and Practice Areas
Canada FASD Research Network’s Action Team on Prevention from A Women’s Health Determinants Perspective Legislation, social policy and health care and child welfare practices can contribute significantly to effective care and support for women who use substances during pregnancy. This … Continue reading
First Nations Women’s Healing: Moving from Hardship to Resilience
This Photovoice project was an entry point to developing a deeper understanding of the experiences of women who are concerned about their health, their family, and their culture. Their images and words reflect an understanding of health and healing based … Continue reading
Alcohol and Pregnancy Warning Signage Fact Sheet
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Alcohol and Pregnancy: Warning Signage Information Kit for Local Governments in British Columbia, 2014
Prepared for the Ministry of Health by Gerald Thomas, Okanagan Research and Nancy Poole, BC Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health. This resource includes a discussion of the forms and types of messages that can be provided via FASD prevention signs, … Continue reading