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Category: Research
Alcohol use in first 3-4 weeks of pregnancy may lead to permanent brain changes in offspring
It is well established that consuming alcohol during pregnancy can cause harm to the fetus. Now, a new study finds that drinking alcohol as early
One glass of wine can stop foetus breathing, study claims
Even one glass of wine can stop the foetus moving and breathing in the womb for up to two hours, an expert has warned. Professor
Children with FASD: A Little Alcohol is Simply Not worth the Risk
The vast majority of media coverage surrounding alcohol and pregnancy debates the question, “Is light drinking during pregnancy completely safe,” and the conclusion is not
Meconium Screening for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Pregnancy
Meconium Screening for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Pregnancy By: Sterling K. Clarren, MD, FAAP, Jocelynn L. Cook., PhD., MBA Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
FASD Awareness Campaigns, Women and Alcohol
Public awareness raising campaigns targeting alcohol use during pregnancy are an important part of preventing prenatal alcohol exposure and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Despite this,