foetal alcohol spectrum disorders

Proposal for expectant mums to undergo alcohol testing during pregnancy passed

Proposal for expectant mums to undergo alcohol testing during pregnancy passed

The proposal suggests taking urine samples during routine check-ups. A new proposal is calling for expectant mothers to undergo alcohol testing during routine check-ups in order to give doctors the chance to “stage an intervention” has been passed by the Irish Medical Organisation. The hope is the introduction of alcohol testing will, in turn, reduce the […]

8 years ago