Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research
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Alcohol. Clin. Exp. Res. · Dec 2014
Characteristics of women who consume alcohol before and after pregnancy recognition in a Canadian sample: a prospective cohort study.
High levels of alcohol consumption during pregnancy are teratogenic to fetal development, yet less is known about the effects of low levels of consumption. Only a few studies have reported on the predictors and maternal characteristics associated with different alcohol consumption patterns prior to and following pregnancy recognition. ⋯ Common risk factors for different alcohol consumption patterns are unintended pregnancy and substance use behaviors prior to pregnancy. Other risk factors were specific to the different patterns. Targeted strategies that address the needs of alcohol or nicotine using women and that can reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy may be beneficial.