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Alcohol Intake in Pregnancy Low: Ireland Study Reveals Results

It was previously thought that up to 60pc of pregnant women were consuming alcohol The findings showed that alcohol consumption in early pregnancy is avoided. Stock image: Alamy/PAAlcohol intake during early pregnancy by women in Ireland has been…

Alcohol Intake in Pregnancy Low: Ireland Study Reveals Results

It was previously thought that up to 60pc of pregnant women were consuming alcohol

The findings showed that alcohol consumption in early pregnancy is avoided. Stock image: Alamy/PA

Alcohol intake during early pregnancy by women in Ireland has been found to be low, according to new research.

Previous reports have indicated that between 20pc and 60pc of pregnant women in Ireland consume alcohol during pregnancy.

date:2026-02-13 05:30:00

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