Rounds in the General Hospital December 14, 2007

Alcohol Use During Pregnancy: Prevalence and Impact

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Prim Care Companion J Clin Psychiatry 2007;9(6):455-460

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Have you ever wondered which of your patients continue to drinkalcohol during pregnancy? Have you deliberated about how to best educate the pregnant alcohol-dependent woman who presents to your practicewithout prenatal care? Have you been concerned about the risk of suicide orof a psychiatric illness in one of your patients who is pregnant and drinkingalcohol?