HVs’ role in providing alcohol advice to women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy

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

Abstract

Opening paragraph:
Pregnancy is a transformative period in a woman’s life and an important time to lay strong foundations for infant health and wellbeing that can last a lifetime. The health and wellbeing of the mother, her unborn baby and wider family are affected by a range of individual and environmental factors that often have cumulative impacts. Having access to personalised support, advice and interventions can make a big difference to outcomes. Health visitors (HVs) and other healthcare professionals can provide a valuable source of advice on various aspects of maternal and fetal health (Smith et al., 2022). One focal area is advising women regarding consuming alcohol when planning a pregnancy.

Citation

Walker, J., Smith, L., Hilton, A., Alfred, L., Scholin, L., & Ahankari, A. (2024). HVs’ role in providing alcohol advice to women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy

• Digital Artefact Type: Website Content
• Acceptance Date: Dec 18, 2023
• Online Publication Date: Jan 5, 2024
• Publication Date: Jan 5, 2024
• Deposit Date: Jan 5, 2024
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4500823
• External URL: https://ihv.org.uk/news-and-views/voices/hvs-role-in-providing-alcohol-advice-to-women-who-are-pregnant-or-planning-a-pregnancy/