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If you saw a child fall into a swimming pool, would you stop to save her? Of course you would. Take a minute or two (and you don't have to get wet) and possibly save another child from a life of pain and sorrow. Please read this.

The Last Call - The Sobering Truth About Drinking During Pregnancy is a 26 minute documentary, written and produced by award-winning, executive producer, Tom Monson, that discusses the risk of drinking during pregnancy. Each year thousands (with a capital T) of babies are born in the US with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). These are preventable birth defects and you can help.

If you haven't seen the free preview, click here to see it on YouTube.

To watch The Last Call, click the ticket to the right. You will be directed to PayPal (the safest way to pay on the web). You will be charged $1.99 then be able to download the full-length film from PayLoadz. It's easy as 1-2-3.

Why should you watch this film?

Here's why: you're at this party and see this really pregnant woman drinking a glass of wine, a beer, or other alcoholic beverage. Is this a bad thing? You think maybe you should say something, but what do you say? Does it concern you? What if that woman is your wife, daughter, sister or a good friend? Would that change your answer? You wonder if it is good or not. You decide to say something but what do you say? What do you know about alcohol and pregnancy? After you've watched this 26 minute film, you will know what to say and why you should say it.
Learn the facts:

How much alcohol is safe for the baby? Last Call takes an in-depth look at drinking and pregnancy. An impressive panel of world-renowned experts discuss what happens to a baby when a mom drinks during pregnancy. 
Dr. Craig Steinberg
Psychologist, Star Jasper Mountain
Dr. Bryan Sohl, Director Maternal Fetal Medicine, Rogue Valley Medical Center
Dr. Ann Streissguth, Professor
University of Washington Dept.
of Psych. and Behav. Sciences
Dr. Sterling Clarren
Professor of Pediatrics,
Children's Hospital Seattle
Barbara Kozol, Director,
Child Development Services
Asante Health System
Dr. Patricia Jett
Neonatal Specialist
R.V.M.C.
The Faces of the FASD:

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is an umbrella term describing the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. Children born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) have tell-tale signs of the birth defect. Children born with Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) do not. They just suffer from the damage done to their brain for their entire life. 

Reviews:

"Last Call is appropriate for professionals as well as the general public. We plan to use the video for community presentations, service provider training, and for broadcast over our local public television station."
Carol Yakish, FAS Team Support Specialist, Kodiak, AK

"...this program's strength lies in presenting a holistic approach that is often overlooked in other videos. It brings together the physical, emotional, and psychological impact of the problems caused by prenatal consumption of alcohol, not just for the child but for everyone who is in that child's life..."
Library Journal

Drug Wars: Last Call: The Sobering Truth About Drinking During Pregnancy is shown in this powerful documentary about the leading known causes of mental retardation — Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
Education Service Network

Drug Wars: Last Call: Helps educate mothers, their male partners, families and friends about the need to stay away from alcohol during pregnancy. After watching Last Call, you will know why drinking during pregnancy isn't worth the risk.
State of California - Health And Human Services Agency Department Of Alcohol And Drug Programs

Rated as one of the top ten drug prevention films by:

To download, click the ticket.
You will be directed to PayPal (the safest way to pay on the web). You don't need an account. You can pay $1.99 with a credit card or debit card. When you have paid, PayLoadz will send you an email and a link to download the file. It's easy as pie.
Professionals:

If you are interested in public performance and/or broadcast rights, please click here to learn about the professional version of The Last Call - The Sobering Truth of Drinking During Pregnancy or email Tom Monson for more information. Thank you for the good work you do.
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This page updated 12/01/2011 - Copyright 2008-2011 Tom Monson