Prenatal Exposures Liaison
Maryland Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
MDAAP Prenatal Exposures Liaison
Megna Rajaprakash, MD, FAAP
For contact information, go to Leadership.
Mission Statement
The Prenatal Exposures Committee of the MDAAP is dedicated to empowering pediatricians and pediatric health care providers to proficiently identify, diagnose, and manage the health needs of children prenatally exposed to substances and infections, while also providing comprehensive resources and support to families in Maryland to ensure every child can access necessary services and thrive in a supportive environment.
Resources for Providers
- National AAP “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders” webpage
- The Parents Place of Maryland
- Frederick MD FASD Task Force
- Do2Learn – See information regarding GoFAR program
- FASD United
- Math Interactive Learning Experience (MILE) Program
- CDC “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)” website
- CDC “Teaching Children with FASD Effective Behavioral Regulation: A Guide for Caregivers”
- CDC “Understanding FASD and Advocating for Children: A Guide for Caregivers”
- MDH Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) “Alcohol & Pregnancy” webpage
Resources for Parents/Caregivers
- National AAP “5 Tips to Reduce the Risk of Birth Defects”
- National AAP “Alcohol and Pregnancy: It’s Just Not Worth the Risk”
- National AAP “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Parent FAQs”
- The Parents Place of Maryland
- Frederick MD FASD Task Force
- Do2Learn – See information regarding GoFAR program
- FASD United
- CDC “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)” website
- CDC “Teaching Children with FASD Effective Behavioral Regulation: A Guide for Caregivers”
- CDC “Understanding FASD and Advocating for Children: A Guide for Caregivers”