Tsakiridis I, Oikonomidou AC, Bakaloudi DR, Dagklis T, Papazisis G, Chourdakis M. Substance Use During Pregnancy: A Comparative Review of Major Guidelines. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2021 Oct;76(10):634-643. doi: 10.1097/OGX.0000000000000943. PMID: 34724075. ABSTRACT Importance: Substance use during pregnancy is a major health issue for both the … [Read more...] about Substance Use During Pregnancy: A Comparative Review of Major Guidelines
The Prevention Conversation
Is ‘a little’ too much?: An exploration of women’s beliefs about alcohol use during pregnancy
Tess M. D. Fletcher, Barbara Mullan, Elizaveta Novoradovskaya & Amy Finlay-Jones (2021) Is ‘a little’ too much?: An exploration of women’s beliefs about alcohol use during pregnancy, Psychology & Health, DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2021.1991342 ABSTRACT Objective: Interventions to address alcohol use during pregnancy need to target … [Read more...] about Is ‘a little’ too much?: An exploration of women’s beliefs about alcohol use during pregnancy
#WineMoms: Humour and Empowerment or Binge Drinking and Mental Health Challenges?
The term ‘wine mom’ and the culture behind it has grown in recent years as mothers have begun sharing their experiences online on various social networking platforms. This growth has further highlighted the roles that systematic and social structures play regarding alcohol in a women’s life. With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) being one of … [Read more...] about #WineMoms: Humour and Empowerment or Binge Drinking and Mental Health Challenges?
Alcohol’s Impact on the Fetus
Popova, S.; Dozet, D.; Shield, K.; Rehm, J.; Burd, L. Alcohol’s Impact on the Fetus. Nutrients 2021, 13, 3452. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13103452 Abstract Background: Alcohol is a teratogen and prenatal exposure may adversely impact the developing fetus, increasing risk for negative outcomes, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). … [Read more...] about Alcohol’s Impact on the Fetus
At-a-glance – Prevalence of alcohol use among women of reproductive age in Canada
ABSTRACT Introduction: Reporting on alcohol use among women of reproductive age in Canada addresses a major gap in evidence. Methods: We assessed the prevalence of weekly and heavy alcohol consumption among women aged 15 to 54 years by sociodemographic characteristics, province of residence and concurrent use of other substance(s) using data from … [Read more...] about At-a-glance – Prevalence of alcohol use among women of reproductive age in Canada
Screening for Alcohol Use in Pregnancy: a Review of Current Practices and Perspectives
Dozet, D., Burd, L. & Popova, S. Screening for Alcohol Use in Pregnancy: a Review of Current Practices and Perspectives. Int J Ment Health Addiction (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-021-00655-3 Abstract Global trends of increasing alcohol consumption among women of childbearing age, social acceptability of women’s alcohol use, as well … [Read more...] about Screening for Alcohol Use in Pregnancy: a Review of Current Practices and Perspectives
