The support of those around pregnant women: a key role highlighted this summer

During the summer, when opportunities to drink alcohol are often more frequent, why not share the responsibility for zero alcohol with the people around pregnant women—partners, family, or even friends? "All in solidarity and supporting zero alcohol": this slogan from the alcohol and pregnancy campaign was heard all summer on the radio, aired on TV across the M6 Group’s channels, and seen online through a major digital campaign. Its goal: to remind people that a pregnant woman who doesn’t drink might be someone who wasn’t offered alcohol, or someone who wasn’t the only one toasting with a non-alcoholic drink!

Listen to the radio spot "All in solidarity, all supporters"

SAF Day, to reach out to women and remind them of the precautionary principle: “zero alcohol during pregnancy”

Because it is important to continue raising awareness and reminding pregnant women or women of childbearing age of the precautionary principle “zero alcohol during pregnancy,” September is an opportunity to reach out to them through Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day.

Indeed, drinking alcohol during pregnancy is toxic to the fetus and can lead to various complications (growth retardation, damage to the central nervous system, birth defects, etc.), of which fetal alcohol syndrome is the most severe form.
That is why, starting September 9, 2020, and throughout the month, Santé publique France is launching a major digital campaign, a radio spot highlighting the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, and a supplementary poster campaign in the overseas departments.

Listen to the radio spot "Alcohol and Pregnancy - Did You Know?"

Two initiatives to support pregnant women and meet their needs

Agirpourbebe.fr

Going without alcohol for 9 months is fairly easy for most pregnant women. For anyone seeking information on the subject, the Agir pour bébé website provides future parents and parents of young children with the tools to take care of their (future) child’s health. Not drinking alcohol is one of many ways to “take action for your baby.”

Alcool-info-service.fr

Avoiding alcohol during pregnancy can be much more difficult and become a major source of concern. Women who need support to stop drinking can find help at alcool-info-service.fr. This comprehensive remote support service (phone and online) is available 7 days a week to answer questions by providing:

• support and guidance from professionals with expertise in this field;

• an "Alcohol & Pregnancy" section on the Alcool-info-service website that provides, in a straightforward manner through articles and educational videos, recommendations and practical assistance in case of difficulties;

• a directory to help you find the nearest specialized support center