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News

Health Service Executive. [Health Service Executive] No amount of alcohol at any stage of pregnancy is safe for your baby, HSE experts advise. (09 Sep 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Experts recommend zero alcohol for pregnant women. (09 Sep 2019)

[Health Service Executive] An alcohol-free pregnancy is best for your baby. (09 Sep 2018)

[Independent.ie] , Harris, Arlene 'Pregnant women don't know they're harming their babies by drinking'. (04 Sep 2018)

[Independent.ie] , Gittens, Geraldine Testing mothers for alcohol consumption during pregnancy could reduce risk to babies. (10 Apr 2018)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Cannabis is a destructive, nasty, evil drug, psychiatrist tells conference. (06 Apr 2018)

[Mental Daily] Alcohol & pregnancy: Ireland looks towards the future of infant mental health. (27 Sep 2017)

[Independent.ie] , Lynott, Laura Foetal damage 'is a hidden phenomenon in Ireland'. (09 Sep 2017)

[Irish Medical Times] , Shannon, June Ireland has the third highest rate of FASD. (07 Sep 2017)

[thejournal.ie] , Russell, Cliodhna Low alcohol consumption during pregnancy doesn't cause harm, experts say. (18 May 2017)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] 600 babies born with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome every year. (21 Apr 2017)

[Irish Examiner] Foetal Alcohol Syndrome: Doctors unaware of dangers. (16 Mar 2017)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Sullivan, Claire Ireland tops list for pregnant women drinking. (17 Jan 2017)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Introduction of health labelling for alcohol products will increase awareness of the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. (09 Sep 2016)

[Health Service Executive] HSE marks International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. (08 Sep 2016)

[Independent.ie] , Harris, Arlene Knowing your limits. (24 Feb 2016)

[Irish Examiner] , Loughlin, Elaine Alcohol bottles to carry labels warning pregnant women of drink dangers. (03 Nov 2015)

[Medical Independent] , Lynch, Priscilla Raising awareness of foetal alcohol syndrome and its associated clinical disorders. (08 Oct 2015)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Test all babies for alcohol syndrome. (25 Sep 2015)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] ‘No alcohol, no risk’ is the message on international FASD Day. (09 Sep 2015)

[irishhealth.com] Pregnant women urged to avoid all alcohol. (09 Sep 2015)

[Irish Mirror] , Fearon, Alana Hundreds of drug-addicted babies born in Irish hospitals since 2008. (07 Aug 2015)

[Irish Examiner] , Rogers, Stephen Roisin Shortall urges Varadkar to take action on pregnancy drinking. (06 May 2015)

[Independent.ie] Potential effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. (21 Apr 2015)

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Eilish One glass of wine 'stops foetus from moving'. (09 Apr 2015)

[Irish Medical Times] , Gill, Irwin and Sharif, Farhana Even one is one too many — Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. (05 Mar 2015)

[Independent.ie] , Rush, James UK: Drinking while pregnant could become a crime in historic case. (05 Nov 2014)

[Health Service Executive] Alcohol and pregnancy – ‘Think before you Drink’ First all-island guide on alcohol and pregnancy. (09 Sep 2013)

[Irish Medical Times] , Connors, Aoife Foetal alcohol problems possible in 7% of births. (11 Jan 2012)

[Irish Medical Times] , Culliton, Gary Coombe set to spearhead FAS alcohol intake project. (25 May 2011)

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah Many woman drink during pregnancy. (11 Apr 2011)

Alcohol Action Ireland. [Alcohol Action Ireland] Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Day. (09 Sep 2010)

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Dail Debates

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 924 - Health promotion [34696/17]. (13 Jul 2017)

[Oireachtas] Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children- babies born to mothers with substance abuse issues: discussion. (24 Sep 2015)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 243 - Maternity services [21006/13]. (02 May 2013)

[Oireachtas] Joint Committee on Health and Children debate: alcohol marketing: discussion (resumed). (14 Dec 2011)

[Oireachtas] 17. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 76 and 89 of 1 July 2009 regarding foetal alcohol syndrome, if the research project undertaken by the Health Service Executive and the Coombe Hospital, Dublin, regarding alcohol exposure during pregnancy has been completed; if so, the findings of same. [26377/11] & [26378/11]. (28 Sep 2011)

[Oireachtas] 17. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 76 and 89 of 1 July 2009 regarding foetal alcohol syndrome, if the research project undertaken by the Health Service Executive and the Coombe Hospital, Dublin, regarding alcohol exposure during pregnancy has been completed; if so, the findings of same. [26377/11]. (21 Sep 2011)

[Oireachtas] Adjournment Debate. Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. (26 May 2009)

[Oireachtas] 268. Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she intends to change the law to require that labels be placed on alcoholic beverages warning of the risks of foetal alcohol spectrum disorders; the steps she is taking to prevent FASD. [2846/06]. (31 Jan 2006)

Book

O'Malley, Kieran D, ed. (2007) ADHD and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). New York: Nova Science Publishers .

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FactSheet

UK Teratology Information Service. (2019) BUMPS: Best use of medicines in pregnancy - Alcohol. London: UK Teratology Information Service.

Webpage

Health Service Executive. (2020) Alcohol during pregnancy. URL: https://www2.hse.ie/wellbeing/child-health/alcohol...