Preconception Care for Reducing Alcohol Exposure in Pregnancy

TitlePreconception Care for Reducing Alcohol Exposure in Pregnancy
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2008
AuthorsO’Connor MJ
JournalThe Female Patient
Volume33
Date Published10/2008
KeywordsFetal Alcohol Syndrome
Abstract

Although the consequences of alcohol use during pregnancy are well known, few health care professionals recognize that preconception identification and coun- seling can be very effective in helping at-risk women reduce or stop drinking.