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 ...

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 ...

A typical topic of conversation during prenatal care is drinking alcohol during early pregnancy. Most of the time, exposure happens before pregnancy is confirmed, when daily habits and social routines ...

The liver is vital for keeping metabolism stable throughout pregnancy. When you consume alcohol, your liver may have to work ...

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 ...

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 ...