Source: University of Bristol, Press release issued: 1 March 2019.
New research led by the University of Bristol has found children whose mothers drink during pregnancy could be at greater risk of mental health problems, particularly anxiety, depression and conduct disorder.
The study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence, was carried out by the University’s Tobacco and Alcohol Research Group (TARG) part of the School of Psychological Science and MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit (MRC IEU).
High-levels of alcohol use in pregnancy is known to affect a child’s physical health. However, less is known about the association of alcohol use in pregnancy and mental health in children, particularly for low-levels of prenatal alcohol use. Read more