Dr. Ann Streissguth

Dr. Ann Streissguth was a pioneering psychologist and researcher who studied how alcohol affects fetal development. She is best known for her work on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), a range of effects that can occur in individuals whose mothers drank alcohol during pregnancy. Her research has helped increase awareness of the risks and has guided prevention efforts, emphasizing the importance of avoiding alcohol during pregnancy. Dr. Streissguth's contributions have significantly advanced understanding of prenatal alcohol exposure and its lifelong impact on cognitive, behavioral, and physical health.