Abstract:Background. Alcohol consumption can negatively affect fetal development, resulting in a range of mental and physical disabilities clinically termed fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). Despite suspected rates of maternal drinking during pregnancy, the documented number of children diagnosed with FASD in Israel is extremely low. The aim of this study was to investigate alcohol-consumption behavior and knowledge about the consequences of such consumption among pregnant Israeli women.Methods. A sample of 802 … Show more
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