Web Sites
SAMHSA - Resources for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians
This page has links to FASD sites that are specific to American Indians and other groups. It also has links to support groups and substance abuse treatment programs.
NIAAA - Drinking and Your Pregnancy
This page explains how alcohol can harm a baby's development, and answers common questions about alcohol and pregnancy. It also has links to related sites.
SAMHSA - How to Help
Do you have a friend who is pregnant and struggling with alcohol use? This is a brochure that tells you how you can help.
American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian Resource Kit
This page links to several other pages with brochures, information sheets, and posters about FASD and the dangers of drinking while pregnant. Most of the resources are specific to American Indians and other groups.
Books
Oglala Women: Myth, Ritual, and Reality
Marla N. Powers
University of Chicago Press, 1998;
ISBN 0226677494
- This is the book that's mentioned on the Things you can do! page. In addition to the information about expectant mothers, this book talks about Lakota history and culture. It also explains each stage of a woman's life.
Indigenous Women's Health Book, Within the Sacred Circle: Reproductive Rights, Environmental Health, Traditional Herbs and Remedies
Charon Asetoyer, Katharine Cronk, and Samanthi Hewakapuge (editors)
The Native Women's Health Education Resource Center, 2003;
ISBN 0974129704
- This book has information on Native women's health issues.
Other Items
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: A booklet about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder for Parents and Caregivers of Indian Children
National Indian Child Welfare Association, Inc., 2004
http://www.nicwa.org/
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