Characteristics+of+Pregnant+Women+Who+Drink+Alcohol



In a study that was published in the Journal of developmental and physical disabilities it was found that the women they studied who abused alcohol during pregnancy were self-declared alcohol drinkers and they lived in poor socioeconomic conditions (Stephanie Toutain, 2008, October, p. 427). Furthermore these women had numerous social problems as well (Stephanie Toutain, 2008, October, p. 427). Some of the mothers were former illegal drug abusers and were using alcohol as a way of getting out of the drug addiction (Stephanie Toutain, 2008, October, p. 429). These women had poor self-care, poor prenatal care, could not remember when their last period was and had a mistrust of social services (Stephanie Toutain, 2008, October) It should be noted that women who drink tend to have irregular periods (Stephanie Toutain, 2008, October, p. 436). This would further support the argument that if you are fertile women engaged in sexual activities then you should refrain from alcohol. The risk is too great for the child.