Alcohol use in pregnancy and its impact on the mother and child.

Published in: Addiction (Abingdon, England) (2020)

The impact of FASD and FAS is enduring and life-long with no current treatment or cure. Emerging therapeutic options may mitigate the worst impact of alcohol exposure but significant knowledge gaps remain. This review discusses the history, epidemiology and clinical presentations of prenatal alcohol exposure, focusing on FASD and FAS, and the impact of evidence on future research, practice and policy directions.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental health
spectrum disorder
pregnant women
public health
alcohol consumption
risk factors
current status
replacement therapy