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10/02/2015
Women who are trying for a baby, or who are in the early stages of pregnancy, should avoid consuming alcohol, according to new health advice issued today (10 February).
The leaflet, which has been published by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), includes information about what is thought to be a safe amount of alcohol consumed before and during pregnancy, as well as the effect excessive drinking may have on a baby's development in the womb.
There is no proven safe amount of alcohol women can drink during a pregnancy, but previous studies have suggested that the cumulative effects of alcohol consumption during pregnancy can harm a developing fetus and have an adverse impact on the newborn. In response to this, the RCOG has said that the only way to be certain that a baby is not harmed by alcohol, is for a woman to refrain from drinking at all during her pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
While a small amount of alcohol after the first trimester does not appear to be harmful, women are recommended to stay away from alcohol during the first three months of pregnancy as some will pass through the placenta and drinking around conception. During the first three months, this could increase the chance of miscarriage.
After the first trimester, women are advised not to drink more than one to two units, more than once or twice a week.
The updated information also covers fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), and the more severe fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), which can lead to children having physical and mental disabilities.
There is also support for women who might be consuming too much alcohol during their pregnancy in the leaflet.
Cath Broderick, Chair of the RCOG Women's Network, said: "This updated information aims to help women make informed choices about levels of alcohol and has had direct input from women when developing it.
"Women may receive conflicting advice and be unsure about how alcohol is measured. This advice provides information about what is thought to be a safe amount both before and during pregnancy and chimes with the NICE antenatal guidance."
(JP/IT)
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Women Should Avoid Alcohol In Early Pregnancy
Women who are trying for a baby, or who are in the early stages of pregnancy, should avoid consuming alcohol, according to new health advice issued today (10 February).
The leaflet, which has been published by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), includes information about what is thought to be a safe amount of alcohol consumed before and during pregnancy, as well as the effect excessive drinking may have on a baby's development in the womb.
There is no proven safe amount of alcohol women can drink during a pregnancy, but previous studies have suggested that the cumulative effects of alcohol consumption during pregnancy can harm a developing fetus and have an adverse impact on the newborn. In response to this, the RCOG has said that the only way to be certain that a baby is not harmed by alcohol, is for a woman to refrain from drinking at all during her pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
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While a small amount of alcohol after the first trimester does not appear to be harmful, women are recommended to stay away from alcohol during the first three months of pregnancy as some will pass through the placenta and drinking around conception. During the first three months, this could increase the chance of miscarriage.
After the first trimester, women are advised not to drink more than one to two units, more than once or twice a week.
The updated information also covers fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), and the more severe fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), which can lead to children having physical and mental disabilities.
There is also support for women who might be consuming too much alcohol during their pregnancy in the leaflet.
Cath Broderick, Chair of the RCOG Women's Network, said: "This updated information aims to help women make informed choices about levels of alcohol and has had direct input from women when developing it.
"Women may receive conflicting advice and be unsure about how alcohol is measured. This advice provides information about what is thought to be a safe amount both before and during pregnancy and chimes with the NICE antenatal guidance."
(JP/IT)
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