Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are lifelong disabilities and the leading
preventable cause of developmental disabilities. Antenatal care providers may influence …

Aim To examine alcohol consumption before and during pregnancy in the mothers of a
contemporary sample of New Zealand children. Method Analysis of data from the antenatal …

Background Excessive alcohol use during pregnancy has been associated with adverse
maternal and neonatal effects. It is therefore important to develop and evaluate effective …

Background The current study aimed to estimate the prevalence of alcohol use identified as
a risk factor during pregnancies by the antenatal care providers, resulting in live births in …

Background Alcohol consumption during pregnancy and breastfeeding is associated with a
risk for the child's healthy development. Nevertheless, about 16 to 25% of all women in the …

Objective The relationship between light maternal alcohol consumption and fetal outcome
remains contentious and the professional advice women receive is conflicting. The aim of …

Background: Adverse effects are associated with alcohol drinking during pregnancy and
breastfeeding. Data are lacking on the size of the population at risk and on the …

Aim: To investigate maternal alcohol intakes before and during pregnancy, their impact on
mothers and infants to 18 months. Method: Prospective study of 504 New Zealand …

ObjectiveThe present study examined whether ethanol exposure influences lactation
parameters. Specifically, selected constituents in maternal blood and milk and the lactation …

Objectives: To conduct a secondary data analysis of how changes in smoking and drinking
during pregnancy impact status of any breastfeeding and breastfeeding duration in a …