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Table 1 Australian National Health and Medical Research Council alcohol guidelines for pregnancy (1992, 2001, and 2009)

From: Women’s perceptions of information about alcohol use during pregnancy: a qualitative study

Year

Guideline

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]