FASD is a life changing disorder. It stands for Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and it’s a surprisingly common condition. It is caused by drinking alcohol in pregnancy. Studies suggest FASD affects at least 3.6% of the UK population (McCarthy et al, 2021, McQuire et al 2019). This means that 1 child in every classroom is likely to be affected by FASD.

Many mothers-to-be don’t realise during the first few weeks that they are pregnant or didn’t plan to get pregnant in the first place. Most people in the UK do not know the severe harm that drinking alcohol in pregnancy can cause to the unborn baby...