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Monday, September 22, 2008

One third of pregnant women secretly drink alcohol, survey finds

By Nick Allen
22 Sep 2008

One in three expectant mothers secretly drink alcohol during pregnancy, a survey has found.

Experts say one in every 100 babies are affected by their mothers drinking while pregnant.

More than 6,000 are born every year with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder which can cause learning difficulties, hyperactivity, co-ordination problems, brain damage and deafness.

But one in 10 mothers-to-be believe that drinking doesn't do as much damage as experts claim, according to the survey by baby charity Tommy's.
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