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Article: Updated alcohol advice for pregnant women.
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- May 25, 2007
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M2 PRESSWIRE-25 May 2007-UK Government: Updated alcohol advice for pregnant women(C)1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
RDATE:25052007
New health guidance published today is advising pregnant women or those trying to conceive to avoid alcohol.
The revised Department of Health advice says:
- Pregnant women or women trying to conceive should avoid drinking alcohol.
- If they do choose to drink, to minimise the risk to the baby, they should not drink more than one to two units of alcohol once or twice a week and should not get drunk.
This new guidance has been introduced to provide stronger, consistent advice for the whole ...