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    The effects of alcohol on your body

    When enjoyed in moderation, alcohol can form part of a healthy lifestyle that includes good diet and exercise. On the…

    DrinkWise FASD Awareness Program partners with Federal Government for new education materials featuring Deborah Mailman and Aaron Pedersen

    DrinkWise aims to create greater awareness of and education about the risks of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). DrinkWise strongly…

    DrinkWise information videos in medical clinics

    DrinkWise, in partnership with Tonic Health Media has produced a series of short, informative videos about alcohol consumption that will be seen by millions of patients in GP waiting rooms across Australia.

    The DrinkWise Alcohol and Pregnancy Initiative

    In 2012, DrinkWise Australia began working with the alcohol industry to develop point-of-sale information for customers. The goal being to highlight warning labels on alcoholic products, which warn women not to drink while pregnant.

    Alcohol, fertility and reproduction: one of these things doesn’t belong.

    Planning a pregnancy? Then it’s important to be in the best physical and mental shape to have a healthy, happy baby. So that also means considering how your alcohol intake (for both men and women) can affect your chances of conceiving.

    Should I drink when I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?

    The safest option for women is to abstain from drinking if they are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. This is the advice from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).

    Can drinking affect your ability to conceive?

    You may feel like drinking increases your sex drive, but in reality alcohol negatively affects the key parts of our body’s reproductive system.