Background The objective of this review is to evaluate the literature on the association
between mild, moderate, and binge prenatal alcohol exposure and child neurodevelopment …

Child Abuse and Neglect examines the latest research on this important topic, discussing
what it entails, how to recognize it, and how to report it. The book begins with an overview of …

Prenatal exposure to alcohol can damage the developing fetus and is the leading
preventable cause of birth defects and intellectual and neurodevelopmental disabilities. In …

Background Evidence is conflicting regarding the relationship between low maternal alcohol
consumption and birth outcomes. This paper aimed to investigate the association between …

Background Although single-country studies indicate alcohol consumption among some
pregnant European women, it is difficult to interpret European differences. Few multinational …

Although public health campaigns advise pregnant women to abstain from ethanol, drinking
during pregnancy is pervasive. Here, we highlight recent studies that have clearly …

Background: Across the globe a large proportion of pregnancies have been reported as
unintended. There are no available reports from South Africa concerning the prevalence of …

Background The teratogenic effect of fetal alcohol exposure may lead to actual and potential
problems, instantly after birth, at infancy; or even later, and mental impairment in life. This …

Background Suboptimal maternal health conditions (such as obesity, underweight,
depression and stress) and health behaviours (such as smoking, alcohol consumption and …

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and life-threatening complication in critically ill
neonates. Gestational risk factors for AKI include premature birth, intrauterine growth …