Light drinking in pregnancy may be good for baby boys, says study - The Guardian 31st October 2008

Friday, October 31, 2008

Boys born to mothers who drank lightly during pregnancy are better behaved and score more highly in tests at the age of three than the sons of women who abstained, according to a study published today. Researchers found there was no link between light drinking in pregnancy - defined as one to two units a week, or on occasion - and any behavioural or cognitive problems in children at the age of three.

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Additional Stories

Light drinking when pregnant may lead to calm babies, says study - The Independent 31st October 2008

Risky maternity units (of alcohol) - The Times 31st October 2008

Pregnant women who drink ‘lightly’ could have brighter, better-behaved babies - Daily Mail 31st October 2008

Light drinking ‘no risk to baby’ - BBC Health News 31st October 2008

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