A 28-year-old woman at 8 weeks of gestation attends the GP. She asks about alcohol consumption in pregnancy. According to UK Chief Medical Officers' g...

Question

A 28-year-old woman at 8 weeks of gestation attends the GP. She asks about alcohol consumption in pregnancy. According to UK Chief Medical Officers' guidance, which is the single most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

The safest approach is to avoid alcohol entirely during pregnancy - if she chooses to drink, she should have no more than 1-2 units once or twice per week and should not binge drink

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Moderate alcohol consumption (1-2 units per week) is safe throughout pregnancy

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Alcohol is only harmful in the first trimester

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Red wine in moderation is protective

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She can continue her pre-pregnancy drinking pattern

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Alcohol Advice in Pregnancy

A 28-year-old woman at 8 weeks of gestation attends the GP. She asks about alcohol consumption in pregnancy. According to UK Chief Medical Officers' guidance, which is the single most appropriate advice?