Paediatricians' knowledge, attitudes and practice following provision of educational resources about prevention of prenatal alcohol exposure and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Abstract

We recommend that asking about alcohol use during pregnancy should be emphasised in paediatric training. Unless paediatricians' capacity to ask about alcohol consumption when taking a pregnancy history and to diagnose FAS is increased, FAS will remain under-diagnosed in Australia and opportunities for management, early intervention and prevention will be overlooked.