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Dear Sir or Madam,

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I am pleased that you are visiting this

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website

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and learning more about the topic of alcohol
during pregnancy.

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I can assure you, here
you'll find everything you need to know,

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whether as a pregnant woman, a family member,
or out of professional interest.

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It's particularly important to me that we provide good information here.

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Because alcohol can cause significant harm to unborn children
in the womb.

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Lack of knowledge can have extreme consequences

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and lead to great lifelong suffering after birth.

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Every year in Germany, approximately 13,000 children are born with a fetal

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alcohol
spectrum disorder - FAS.

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These children have facial deformities,
heart defects,

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movement disorders
or mental disabilities.

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Translated to Bavaria,
that's about 2,000 children every year.

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Children with alcohol syndrome have it particularly difficult.

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They usually need
lifelong support.

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In Bavaria, this affects around 500 children
every year.

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The good news is
This can be prevented.

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The solution is no alcohol
during pregnancy.

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As simple as that may sound, the numbers show us

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that in practice, it is apparently not.

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That's why I rely on education
and support services.

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I want us to raise awareness
of the risks

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of alcohol during pregnancy

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and encourage pregnant women to abstain from alcohol completely.

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That's exactly where our "Pregnant?

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Zero Alcohol!" campaign comes in. This website is your centerpiece.

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Here you will find comprehensive information
and contacts in various languages.

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I cordially invite you to
take a look around.

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The content is intended for expectant mothers,

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but also for everyone who accompanies them
during pregnancy,

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such as relatives, colleagues,
doctors, midwives, or counseling centers.

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We specifically address everyone
because the social environment

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plays a major role
when it comes to alcohol consumption.

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We all

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should support pregnant women in protecting
the health of their baby.

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Thank you for your interest.

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And please remember: Pregnant?

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Zero blood alcohol level!