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Table 2 Physicians recommendations to women regarding alcohol use during pregnancy

From: A survey of physicians knowledge regarding awareness of maternal alcohol use and the diagnosis of FAS.

Recommendation

% physicians

The amount of alcohol considered safe for the fetus is unknown

57.5

No alcohol is recommended throughout pregnancy

65.0

No alcohol is recommended in the first trimester only

5.0

A glass of wine or beer occasionally is not likely to be of concern

53.8

Other (indicates options not listed above)

2.5

  1. Some physicians selected more than one option