Promoting an alcohol-free (dry) pregnancy not just for Dry January

Walker, Jayne; Smith, Lesley; Hilton, Andrea; Alfred, Lolita; Scholin, Lisa; Ahankari, Anand

Abstract

Opening paragraph:
Many people make resolutions to take steps towards a healthier lifestyle after the New Year, and ‘Dry January’ is an opportunity to think about cutting down on alcohol consumption.

Making healthy resolutions are also important when planning for pregnancy. Planning and promoting an alcohol-free pregnancy, rather than just an alcohol-free month, will help to optimise the health of the future offspring and to improve maternal health.

Citation

Walker, J., Smith, L., Hilton, A., Alfred, L., Scholin, L., & Ahankari, A. (in press). Promoting an alcohol-free (dry) pregnancy not just for Dry January

• Digital Artefact Type: Website Content
• Acceptance Date: Dec 23, 2022
• Online Publication Date: Jan 3, 2023
• Deposit Date: Jan 4, 2023
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4164410
• External URL: https://ihv.org.uk/news-and-views/voices/promoting-an-alcohol-free-dry-pregnancy-not-just-for-dry-january/