| Alcohol and pregnancy: the pivotal role of the obstetrician. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18532952 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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New draft alcohol guidelines for Australia state that, for pregnant women and women planning pregnancy, 'no drinking is the safest option'. One of the best known adverse effects of alcohol exposure on the fetus is the fetal alcohol syndrome. Others include alcohol-related birth defects, alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorders and increased risks of miscarriage, stillbirth, intrauterine growth restriction, preterm birth and low birthweight. Over half of Australian women consume alcohol during pregnancy. Obstetricians have a pivotal role in advising women of the effects of alcohol on the fetus and reducing fetal exposure. |
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Authors:
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Elizabeth J Elliott; Carol Bower |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Editorial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology Volume: 48 ISSN: 1479-828X ISO Abbreviation: Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol Publication Date: 2008 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-06-05 Completed Date: 2008-08-12 Revised Date: 2009-11-11 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0001027 Medline TA: Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol Country: Australia |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 236-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Alcohol Drinking
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adverse effects* Alcohol-Induced Disorders / etiology* Female Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / etiology Humans Obstetrics Physician's Role Pregnancy Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects / etiology* |
| Comments/Corrections | |
Comment In:
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Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2008 Dec;48(6):610
[PMID:
19133055
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Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2008 Jun;48(3):227 [PMID: 18532949 ] |
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