In order to prevent FASD, it is important for professionals who work with pregnant women, such as midwives and nurses, to properly screen for alcohol
Category: Research
ScienceDaily: Binge drinking may be more damaging to women
Date: August 19, 2019 Source: University of Missouri-Columbia Summary: In a recently published study examining the effects of binge drinking on rats, researchers discovered that
Science Daily: Moderate to heavy drinking during pregnancy alters genes in newborns, mothers
Tests for prenatal exposure to alcohol and related health issues Date: August 15, 2019 Source: Rutgers University Summary: Mothers who drink moderate to high levels
CTV News: Depression top risk factor for substance use during pregnancy, study finds
Depression can be common among pregnant women and new study from Western University is showing it can lead to health risks for both mother and
Alcohol exposure during pregnancy linked with dose-dependent increase in miscarriage risk
Women who consume alcohol during pregnancy -; even in small amounts -; have a 19% greater risk of miscarriage than women who don’t use alcohol,
WHO: Nationwide campaign aims to educate women in Ukraine on the harm of alcohol consumption during pregnancy
It is estimated that 25–35% of women in Ukraine consume alcohol during pregnancy. As a result, the country has one of the highest rates of