Older and more educated women are more likely to drink alcohol during pregnancy, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study published Friday. About one in 13 women drink while ...

Alcohol consumption during early pregnancy in Ireland is significantly lower than previously reported, according to new ...

For decades, women have been told that drinking any amount of alcohol during pregnancy can harm their developing child. The zero-alcohol rule is so ingrained that just walking into a bar while ...

Most Americans know that it's important for someone to take care of their health before getting pregnant and during pregnancy to increase their chance of having a healthy baby. Many people know, for ...

Is it safe for pregnant women to drink alcohol? A new report shows even doctors don't agree. In this week's British Medical Journal, experts argue both sides. Some doctors say it's better to be safe ...

A study among over 7000 women in 11 European countries shows the proportion of women in Europe who drink alcohol when they know they are pregnant is lowest in Norway and highest in the UK. The ...

Random sampling was achieved by computer-generated national sampling from the Electronic White Pages. Women aged 18 to 45 years inclusive were eligible to participate in the survey. Pregnant women ...

The liver is vital for keeping metabolism stable throughout pregnancy. When you consume alcohol, your liver may have to work harder, which could impact how well it detoxifies, balances hormones, and ...

If you’re pregnant, don’t drink any alcohol. Avoiding alcohol during pregnancy is a core message from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ...

Many women drink socially or even binge drink before realising they are pregnant. This article explains how early alcohol exposure interacts with very early foetal development, why timing matters, ...

Number of women who drink alcohol during pregnancy, according to a 2006-10 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey. Nearly 1 in 5 pregnant women who drink say they binge drink — downing ...