No alcohol in pregnancy is the safest choice campaign

• Reach:

  WA

• Focus area:

  Mainstream

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

No alcohol is the safest choice is a campaign run by the Drug and Alcohol Office (DAO) of Western Australia (WA). The campaign targets women who are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding, by educating them about alcohol use. This includes providing information, including audiovisual resources, on alcohol's effect as a teratogen and potential risks to the baby. The message conveyed by the campaign, based on the recommendations of the National Health and Medical Research Council, is that not drinking is always the safest option. This campaign is part of the WA state Alcohol think again campaign, which includes resources for Indigenous Australians.

Abstract adapted from the Drug and Alcohol Office (DAO) of Western Australia

Contacts

Drug and Alcohol Office (DAO) of Western Australia
7 Field Street
Mount Lawley WA 6050
Ph: (08) 9370 0333
Fax: (08) 9272 6605
Email: dao@health.wa.gov.au

Related publications

No alcohol in pregnancy is the safest choice [wallet card] (2011)

Telethon Institute for Child Health Research

This wallet card is designed for pregnant women and offers suggestions on how to say 'no' to alcohol when you are pregnant. The resource lists the possible effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and provides phone contact details of Alcohol and Drug Information Services in each state and territory.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

• Links
• View resource: No alcohol in pregnancy is the safest choice [wallet card] (PDF - 318.0 KB)
• View information: Alcohol and pregnancy resources
• View website: Telethon Institute for Child Health Research

Alcohol and pregnancy: health professionals making a difference [booklet] (2007)

Telethon Institute for Child Health Research

This information supports health professionals in their role by providing information on women's alcohol use before and during pregnancy. The booklet and factsheet outline the consequences related to alcohol consumption during pregnancy, and provide strategies for health professionals in asking, assessing, advising, assisting and arranging support for women. They have been developed by synthesising national and international literature and by gaining information from health professionals through interviews and focus groups.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

• Links
• No links available.

Alcohol and pregnancy: health professionals making a difference [fact sheet] (2007)

Telethon Institute for Child Health Research

This fact sheet is designed to prompt health professionals to ask about alcohol use during pregnancy and provides guidance on addressing alcohol use during pregnancy.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

• Links
• No links available.

Links

• View information: Alcohol think again
• View information: No alcohol in pregnancy is the safest choice
• View contact details: Alcohol think again
• View website: Drug and Alcohol Office (DAO) of Western Australia