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Alcohol drinking in pregnancy

D E Stewart1, D Streiner

  • 1Toronto Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

General Hospital Psychiatry
|November 1, 1994
PubMed
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Many pregnant women drink alcohol, often alongside other risk factors like poor diet and smoking. This study highlights the prevalence and characteristics of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Public Health
  • Addiction Medicine

Background:

  • Alcohol consumption during pregnancy poses significant risks to fetal development.
  • Understanding the prevalence and associated factors of alcohol use in pregnant populations is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of regular alcohol consumption in the second half of pregnancy.
  • To identify characteristics differentiating alcohol drinkers from non-drinkers.
  • To distinguish between pregnant women consuming 7 or fewer versus more than 7 standard drinks weekly.

Main Methods:

  • A survey of English-speaking prenatal patients over 20 weeks gestation.
  • Self-reported health habits, alcohol intake, and validated questionnaires (General Health Questionnaire, Fetal Health Locus of Control).

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  • Analysis of data from 466 out of 561 eligible participants.

    • Main Results:

    • 22.7% of participants reported regular weekly alcohol intake during pregnancy.
    • 8.2% reported consuming more than seven standard drinks per week.
    • Heavy drinkers ( >7 drinks/week) were younger, less educated, unemployed, unmarried, and more likely to have unplanned pregnancies, emotional problems, unhealthy diets, smoke, use illicit drugs, experience abuse, and have psychiatric concerns.

    Conclusions:

    • Pregnant women who consume alcohol frequently often exhibit multiple co-occurring health risk behaviors.
    • Risk factors associated with higher alcohol intake include younger age, lower socioeconomic status, and psychological distress.
    • Interventions should address the complex interplay of factors contributing to alcohol use in pregnancy.