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Pregnancy and alcohol use: evidence and recommendations for prenatal care.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18463472     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Pregnancy alcohol consumption has been linked to poor birth outcomes and long-term developmental problems. Despite this, a significant number of women drink during pregnancy. Although most prenatal care providers are asking women about alcohol use, validated screening tools are infrequently employed. Research has demonstrated that currently available screening methods and intervention techniques are effective in identifying and reducing pregnancy drinking. Implementing universal screening and appropriate intervention for pregnancy alcohol use should be a priority for prenatal care providers, as these efforts could substantially improve pregnancy, birth, and longer term developmental outcomes for those affected.
Authors:
Beth A Bailey; Robert J Sokol
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinical obstetrics and gynecology     Volume:  51     ISSN:  1532-5520     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin Obstet Gynecol     Publication Date:  2008 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-05-08     Completed Date:  2008-06-27     Revised Date:  2009-11-11    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0070014     Medline TA:  Clin Obstet Gynecol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  436-44     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Family Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Alcoholism / complications*
Female
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / diagnosis*
Fetus / drug effects*
Humans
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications
Pregnancy Outcome
Prenatal Care / methods*

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