Alcohol and Pregnancy

The following Guideline on pregnancy and breastfeeding by the National Health and Medical Research Council's Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol was released on 6 March 2009.

GUIDELINE 4:

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Maternal alcohol consumption can harm the developing fetus or breastfeeding baby.

4A For women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, not drinking is the safest option.

4B For women who are breastfeeding, not drinking is the safest option.