Alcohol Intake in Pregnancy

Abstract

The study has focused mainly on the extensive research on the analysis on the causes of pregnant female drinkers. Alcohol is one such addictive substance which can also become the cause for much harm at the same time. Many studies have been conducted to assess the amount which can be consumed by the pregnant women in order to stay safe during their pregnancy (Allen, 2005). However, no consensus has yet reached on the subject. The statistics indicated in the literature section suggest that there is a rising level of the alcohol consumers in all parts of the world and especially in the United States. Studies suggest that the consumption of alcohol is the third leading cause of most of the preventable deaths in United States of America. Even the Healthy People 2000 and 2011 has reported that the top ten major reasons for the deaths of Americans within past 10 years include the diseases and illnesses such as cancer, accidents, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cerebrovascular disease, pneumonia, diabetes, influenza, suicide and chronic liver disease (Aira, 2003). While, many other reports suggest the major and common causes of the deaths in US are diets and exercise, tobacco, illicit use of drugs and alcohol.

There are many dangerous and extremely harmful consequences of consuming excessive alcohol. Especially those females, who are used to drinking in their normal lives, also consume alcohol during their pregnancy. This consumption can lead to many consequences to the fetus which include mental retardation, physical impairments and abnormal births. Besides this, many other harmful effects may be implemented on the fetus when it is exposed to the excessive use of alcohol. In order to guide the expecting mothers about the drug intake, many programs have been designed and executed. They provide the pregnant females with comprehensive care, focused attention, required medical treatments and instructions and guidelines regarding what to avoid and what to intake during such conditions. These programs have proven to be the most effective where death rate due to alcoholism has fallen considerably (Abel, 2000). The national policies, public health campaigns and other useful guidelines need to be strongly underpinned with the help of regular scientific evidence which is laid on the basis of the influence on women's health. These programs should be made responsible to introduce and execute effective prevention strategies.

Table of Contents

Abstract2

Introduction5

Thesis Statement6

Literature Review7

Discussion9

Effects of Alcohol consumption in pregnant women9

Treatment12

Conclusion & Recommendations13

References16

Alcohol Intake in Pregnancy

Introduction

The usage of addictive substances such as alcohol and other drugs have been increasing with the passage of time. People of all ages and gender are prone to the consumption of such drugs and additives without understanding the risk factors that are associated with it. The consumption of alcohol by the pregnant women is specially on an increasing pace these days. Despite the various management programs and workshops, the drug has been utilized on a consistent basis. Pregnancy is one such critical state of women's life where she is required to take the ...