Peri-conceptual and mid-pregnancy drinking: a cross-sectional assessment in two Scottish health board areas using a 7-day Retrospective Diary.

Andrew G SymonJean RankinHazel SinclairGeraldine ButcherKylie BarclayRhona GordonMichelle MacDonaldLesley Smith

Published in: Journal of advanced nursing (2016)

Statistically significant peri-conceptual consumption levels suggest a substantial proportion of alcohol-exposed pregnancies before pregnancy recognition. Not taking a detailed alcohol history, including patterns of consumption, will result in under-detection of alcohol-exposed pregnancies. The Retrospective Diary offers practitioners a detailed way of enquiring about alcohol history for this population.

Keyphrases

alcohol consumption
preterm birth
pregnancy outcomes
healthcare
public health
cross sectional
primary care
mental health
pregnant women
risk assessment
health information
climate change