FASD Prevention

If women do not drink alcohol during pregnancy, FASD is 100% preventable.  MOFAS works to prevent FASD by increasing public knowledge.

Pregnant Pause

Each year MOFAS sponsors Pregnant Pause events around the state, which are part of a community education campaign that aims to inform pregnant women, their partners, friends and other community members about the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. These free, fun and informative events promote a happy, healthy and alcohol free nine months of pregnancy.  Along with prizes, activities and information, the event features a competition between local bartenders to create the best non-alcoholic drink, which is judged by the attending pregnant women.

Listing of the 2009 Pregnant Pause dates and locations. 

Public Awareness

A major statewide public awareness campaign is currently running which is designed to inform the general population about the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy.  The message is "Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.  Cured.  Simply don't drink during pregnancy."  The campaign includes statewide radio and outdoor as well as select print advertising in MN Women's Press and Mpls/ St. Paul Magazine to help get this message out.

Radio Advertising

Listen to our radio spots by clicking on the sound files below to hear them right now:

• The Greatest Place on Earth
• The Safest Place on Earth

Outdoor Advertising

Watch for billboards appearing throughout Minnesota: Bemidji, Brainerd, Crookston, Deer River/Grand Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Duluth, Fairmont, Hibbing, Hutchinson, Litchfield, Little Falls, Long Prairie, Mankato, Motley/Staples, New Ulm, North Branch, Rochester, Rush City, Sauk City, St. Cloud, Twin Cities, Virginina, Wadena, and Willmar.

Prevention Posters

Posters are free ($1.00 shipping and handling for a set of three) and are available for your use in classrooms and community gathering places. Help us get the word out!

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