From: Women’s perceptions of information about alcohol use during pregnancy: a qualitative study
Year | Guideline |
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1992 | “that abstinence be promoted as desirable in pregnancy” (p. x) [2] |
2001 | “Women who are pregnant or who may soon become pregnant: |
1. may consider not drinking at all; | |
2. most importantly should never become intoxicated; | |
3. if they choose to drink, over a week, should have less than seven standard drinks, AND, on any one day, no more than two standard drinks (spread over at least two hours); | |
4. should note that the risk is highest in the earlier stages of pregnancy, including the times from conception to the first missed period.” (p. 16)[3] | |
2009 | “For women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, not drinking is the safest option.” (p. 5)[4] |