Article: Updated alcohol advice for pregnant women.

M2 PRESSWIRE-25 May 2007-UK Government: Updated alcohol advice for pregnant women(C)1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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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 ...

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