There is no strong evidence low levels of drinking in pregnancy are harmful,and to say so risks stigmatising responsible drinkersWomen should be warned that drinking alcohol during pregnancy has the potential to cause permanent brain damage to their baby and other birth defects, according to a report published on Tuesday by the Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Trust and nearly 70 medical professionals.
The report is likely to reignite the debate about how much, or whether any,alcohol it is secure to drink during pregnancy. Current UK guidance advises women to avoid all alcohol, but that whether they choose to drink they should limit consumption to between one and two units of alcohol once or twice a week.
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Source: theguardian.com