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Should women drink at all during pregnancy?

The HSE launch a campaign today advising women no booze is safe during pregnancy.  While many enj...

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14.32 9 Sep 2019


Should women drink at all during pregnancy?


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14.32 9 Sep 2019


The HSE launch a campaign today advising women no booze is safe during pregnancy.  While many enjoy a drink while they’re expecting, the HSE is urging people to think again.  Women in Ireland are among the most likely in the world to unintentionally harm their unborn baby by drinking alcohol during pregnancy.  Recent HSE research revealed that despite half of Irish people claiming they are aware of illnesses that affect babies exposed to alcohol, just one in 10 have a good understanding of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.  Listeners gave Ciara their thoughts on drinking during pregnancy? 


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