Congenital heart disease (CHD) has many forms and a wide range of causes. Clinically, it is
important to understand the causes. This allows estimation of recurrence rate, guides …

Introduction Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a serious pregnancy disorder, which is
linked to stillbirth, birth damage and later development of type 2 diabetes. Rates of GDM …

Background There are still inconsistent conclusions about the association of prenatal
alcohol drinking with congenital heart defects (CHDs). We conducted this meta-analysis to …

Background In the context of global declines in alcohol consumption, studies have recently
shown that middle-aged women's alcohol use has increased in the past decade. Limited …

Objective To assess maternal and neonatal outcomes associated with increasing body mass
index (BMI) and interpregnancy BMI changes in an Australian obstetric population. Methods …

Background Antenatal clinical guidelines recommend that during initial and subsequent
antenatal visits all pregnant women: have their alcohol consumption assessed; be advised …

Substance use contributes significantly to the global burden of disease. Growing numbers of
women use nicotine, alcohol, and illicit substances. Women are the most vulnerable to …

Background Midwives are an influential profession and a key group in informing women
about alcohol consumption in pregnancy and its consequences. There are no current …

Prenatal alcohol exposure results in cognitive, behavioral, and neurological deficits in
offspring. There is an urgent need for safe and effective treatments to overcome these …

Background Despite clinical guideline recommendations, implementation of antenatal care
addressing alcohol consumption by pregnant women is limited. Implementation strategies …