#104 Dr. Catherine Lebel: New Study on low levels of prenatal alcohol exposure

We know prenatal alcohol exposure is a risk factor for FASD. We have studies on high levels of prenatal alcohol exposure - but what about low levels? Up until now, we have not had a study to share showing how low levels of prenatal alcohol exposure can affect the brain and behaviour. 

My guest today, Dr. Catherine Lebel, is going to talk about a recently released study that examined altered brain structure and function in children with low levels of PAE. And don't worry, we break it all down so you can understand the information to use in your advocacy. We have the who, what, where  why and how:

• Who and how many the study involved?
• Why this study is needed.
• What the study examined and what the results were.
• Where this will lead us.
• How you can use this information in your advocacy.

Dr. Lebel also updates us on her FASD and Mental Health research project. You can check out a previous podcast we did on this: MRIs and the FASD Brain with Dr. Catherine Lebel. They still need participants, so check out the Show Notes for a link to our blog.

This is really exciting and groundbreaking research. We now have some science to back up what we are saying. I also asked Dr. Lebel what motivates her to keep going – and one of the things is YOU , the CAREGIVERS! So, keep advocating and keep involved. You are part of the change we are seeing.

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