Abstract

The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH) position statement on prevention of alcohol-exposed pregnancies was approved by the Board of Directors August, 2016. NPWH recognizes the critical role of nurse practitioners who provide healthcare for reproductive-aged women in using evidence-based strategies to prevent alcohol-exposed pregnancies. Prenatal alcohol exposure is the No. 1 preventable cause of birth defects and intellectual and developmental disabilities in children. There is no known safe amount of alcohol use at any time during pregnancy. Therefore, NPWH commits to provide leadership and collaborate with other organizations and agencies to deliver education and skills training for nurse practitioners, develop policies, and conduct or support research in a concerted effort to prevent alcohol-exposed pregnancies.

Description

This position statement has been previously published as NPWH. (2016). NPWH Position Statement on Prevention of Alcohol-Exposed Pregnancies. Women's Healthcare: A Clinical Journal for NPs, 4(4), 16-18.

Notes

This position statement was undated in April 2021. Please search this collection for the updated statement.

Author Details

As a national professional membership organization, NPWH is the nation's leading voice for courageous conversations about women's health. In our clinics and in our culture, women's health nurse practitioners champion state-of-the-science health care that holistically addresses the unique needs of women across their lifetimes. We elevate the health issues others overlook and compel attention on women's health from providers, policymakers, and researchers.

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Non-member

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National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health, Washington, DC, USA

Type

Position Statement

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Text-based Document

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Keywords:

Alcohol Exposed Pregnancies, FASD, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention and Control

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HealthCom Media

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None: Reputation-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2016-11-01

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