NOFAS responds to 'Parenthood' champagne scene

The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) is the leading voice and resource of the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) community. Founded in 1990, NOFAS is the only international non-profit organization committed solely to FASD primary prevention, advocacy and support.

NOFAS seeks to create a global community free of alcohol-exposed pregnancies and a society supportive of individuals already living with FASD. NOFAS effectively increases public awareness and mobilizes grassroots action in diverse communities and represents the interests of persons with FASD and their caregivers as the liaison to researchers and policymakers. By ensuring that FASD is broadly recognized as a developmental disability, NOFAS strives to reduce the stigma and improve the quality of life for affected individuals and families.

[nikkivilanova]

I’m happy to see a response to this. I had to pause the show because I was shocked at what I was seeing... thought it was a joke. I like the show, but it made absolutely no sense for her to be drinking while pregnant, no matter the amount. Especially considering this character is crazy protective over her children

[PSUwife]

Wishing everyone could see this and really understand that FASD is 100% preventable!
Why take a chance? Just abstain from alcohol for 9 months. 9 alcohol free months guarantees your child will NOT have life long disabilities (physical and/or emotional) caused by consuming alcohol while pregnant.

[SanGiaTV]

Great response!

We are passing this video on!
Hopefully a lot of people see this and do the same!

Keep up the great work!
*SanGia*

[mayalittlepony]

Though it is a TV show, I think it is important represent good behavior, as well as just practices. More often than not, people will mimic ideas or actions on TV without doing the proper research. Even I use TV as a source of information sometimes, though I know I shouldnt