Benefits of caseload midwifery to prevent fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: A discussion paper

Exposure to alcohol prenatally can result in a child being diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Affected infants experience lifelong impairments that can involve, physical, cognitive, behavioural and emotional difficulties that impact on their functional capacity. Effective prevention of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is critically needed in Australia. Reduction in the prevalence of this disorder will only be possible if we prevent alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
Source: Women and Birth - Category: Midwifery Authors: Tags: Discussions Source Type: research