March 27, 2006

The use of record linkage to examine alcohol use in pregnancy

An article that talks about the problems that a mother's drinking alcohol can cause for a newborn baby includes a comment by Wayne University professor Janet Harkin. "It seems critical to get the message to women before they become pregnant that alcohol and pregnancy do not mix," she said. "It is also important to screen women at their first prenatal visit for alcohol use.

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