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Online Video Instruction on Hand Expression of Colostrum in Pregnancy is an Effective Educational ToolFindings suggest that the use of an online expert video is an acceptable and effective way to educate pregnant women in antenatal colostrum expression
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A systematic review of prevention interventions to reduce prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in indigenous communitiesThere is little evidence that previous interventions aiming to reduce the risk of prenatal alcohol exposure or FASD in Indigenous populations have been effective
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Language diversity, language disorder, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder among youth sentenced to detention in Western AustraliaLanguage diversity and the prevalence of language disorder associated with FASD among a representative sample of youth sentenced to detention in WA
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The orofacial, oromotor, speech, and voice characteristics of adolescents in youth detention: a comparison of groups with and without prenatal alcohol exposureLanguage disorder is highly prevalent in youth justice; however, orofacial, oromotor, speech, and voice anomalies have been largely overlooked. There has been some documentation of these among individuals with prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE), and adolescents with PAE are over-represented in youth justice.
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: the importance of assessment, diagnosis and support in the Australian justice contextThe current article outlines how individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder may experience inequities within the justice system
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Community Priority setting for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research in AustraliaIntroduction Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE). FASD research is a rapidly growing field that crosses multiple disciplines. To ensure research is relevant and meaningful for people living with FASD, their families, and the broader public there is a need to engage community members in setting priorities for research.
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Gamifying Breastfeeding for Fathers: Process Evaluation of the Milk Man Mobile AppThe Milk Man app was an acceptable source of breastfeeding information and support that fathers and fathers-to-be are prepared to use throughout the perinatal period
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Prevalence and profile of Neurodevelopment and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) amongst Australian Aboriginal children living in remote communitiesEarly intervention services are needed to support developmentally vulnerable children in remote communities.
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Breastfeeding beyond the big smoke: Who provides support for mothers in rural Western Australia?Antenatal group education is effective in supporting breastfeeding duration for rural women and should be a key priority for rural health service providers.
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Soft neurological signs and prenatal alcohol exposure: A population-based study in remote AustraliaSoft neurological signs were more common in children with prenatal alcohol exposure or FASD, consistent with the known neurotoxic effect of PAE