health and fitness: Concern over levels of drinking during pregnancy raised by studies

lundi 6 juillet 2015

Concern over levels of drinking during pregnancy raised by studies

More than 17,000 women in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand were questioned, with confusion over guidelines blamed for the figures

Drinking in pregnancy is common, according to a study which labels it a “significant public health concern” even though most women appear to give up once they know they are pregnant.

The authors of the study, in the journal BMJ Open, say the guidelines on safe drinking are confusing, pointing out that Ireland, New Zealand and Australia recommend no alcohol for the entire pregnancy, while the UK says one to two units once or twice a week will do no harm after the first three months.