Videos Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Drugs

Videos: Focus on Pregnancy

A PREGNANT WOMAN NEVER DRINKS ALONE
8 minutes

This film addresses key aspects of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. The themes of the film include: the risk of the consumption of alcohol to the fetus, explanation of FAS, description of alcohol?related birth defects, and the fact that FAS is preventable by not drinking. An agency listing for further information or assistance with a drinking problem is also provided. This film is geared toward the consumer, the woman who is pregnant or considering pregnancy, and may be useful in providing education and information about alcohol and pregnancy.

ALCOHOL, DRUGS & THE ENVIRONMENT - IMPACT ON PREGNANCY & BEYOND
22 minutes

In this video, Dr. Bruce A. Buehler describes how birth defects occur and what can be done to reduce the risks. Its contents include the effects of drugs, including crack, cocaine, Ice, etc., on the sperm, placenta and fetus. Also discussed is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and how it affects the brain, physical appearance, and characteristics of children and youth. Infectious diseases such as Herpes, Syphilis and Hepatitis B and their detrimental effects are detailed.
Audience: Adults and Adolescents

ALCOHOL, DRUGS & THE ENVIRONMENT - IMPACT ON PREGNANCY & BEYOND
22 minutes

CHASIN' LIFE
13 minutes

This video describes the effects of alcohol and other drugs on the lives of pregnant women and their babies.

CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS OF FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME (THE)
32 minutes

Dr. Jon M. Aase provides information on the proper diagnosis of FAS, what the main criteria for FAS versus birth defects are, and offers the history and research regarding Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. This video is intended for doctors, nurses and nurse practitioners, and other trained health care providers. It is medically based with specific information on strategies for diagnosing patients and assisting the family with aftercare.

DRUGS, ALCOHOL & PREGNANCY: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
25 minutes

Hard-hitting interviews with doctors, and women with drug-affected children, make it clear that the safest choice is to abstain from drugs and alcohol before, during and after delivery. Details toxic consequences of cocaine, nicotine, marijuana and over-the-counter drugs, and covers the basics of proper nutrition, rest, and exercise.

DRUGS, SMOKING AND ALCOHOL DURING PREGNANCY
12 minutes

Beth is besieged by friends who tell her not to smoke, drink or even take aspirin while she is pregnant. She is told by as many other friends not to worry about it. Using graphic techniques, this tape shows the specific effects of cigarette smoking, alcohol, drugs, caffeine and even simple cold medications on fetal development. The message here is to exercise good judgment.
High School/College/Adult

FAS SERIES - 5 PART SERIES

Pregnancy, Alcohol and Tobacco Don't Mix
20 minutes

Viewers meet three young mothers and learn that each has her own reason for beginning a healthy lifestyle. How Fetal Alcohol Snydrome and Effects occur is explained, and tips for becoming smoke-free are provided. Other common concerns are addressed as well, including working while pregnant and weight gain. Throughout the program, it is stressed that avoiding harmful substances during pregnancy can only mean one thing: a healthy baby and a healthy mother.
Ages 16-Adult

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: The School Years
20 minutes

This program concentrates on the importance of meeting the needs of children with FAS at home, in the classroom, and at the school and district levels. It is stressed that students with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or the related Fetal Alcohol Effects are not mentally retarded, and should not be viewed that way. Parents and experts offer their views on the importance of functional skill education, including how to use public transportation, make change, use the library, go for a job interview, and live on their own.
Adults

Fetal Alcohol and Effects: A Focus on Prevention
20 minutes

Through candid interviews with experts, parents of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) children, and pregnant women this program presents the facts and offers advice on the prevention of FAS and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). The importance of abstaining from any kind of alcohol when pregnant is stressed, and viewers learn that help is available for mothers struggling with alcoholism.

STOP ASAP - Avoiding Substance Abuse During Pregnancy
20 minutes

This video program educates women on the importance of abstaining from drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, and excessive caffeine throughout their pregnancy. Special effects and animation are used to help viewers understand how a developing fetus is affected by substance abuse. Positive lifestyle choices for the mother-to-be are suggested, and an interview with a young woman shows how she and her young son have suffered the consequences of her substance abuse.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: The Early Years
20 minutes

This program focuses on the challenges of caring for the FAS/FAE child. Viewers spend a day with the family of an FAS/FAE child, and learn what life is like for them. An expert explains why children with FAS/FAE behave in certain ways and offers advice on the best way to handle typical situations. It is also stressed that unlike healthy children, FAS/FAE children require constant attention, due to their shortened attention spans.
Adults

INFLUENCES: INNOCENCE BETRAYED
24 minutes

INFLUENCES explores the devastating impact on society of a growing population of children and adolescents permanently disabled by prenatal substance abuse. With clarity and compassion, the film follows children and their guardians as they attempt to cope with baffling learning and behavioral disabilities. Case studies introduce us to children who are unable to learn how to read, and adolescents who seem to function without conscience. Inner city schools are on the frontlines of this battle, and interviews with educators reveal that progress is possible through early intervention.
Junior High, High School, College, & Adult

MARY'S CHOICE

This video encourages use of prenatal care and healthy lifestyles within the framework of modern life. The docu?drama format has been shown to appeal to both males and females of child bearing age.
If was produced under the sponsorship of the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC).

SACRED TRUST: PROTECT YOUR BABY AGAINST FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME
14 minutes

Sacred Trust addresses Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) among Native American and Alaska Native women and promotes an alcohol-free lifestyle during pregnancy. Individuals from various nations are shown giving no-use messages: parents and foster parents, a tribal elder, a health educator, and a Native American man.