Maternal factors associated with heavy periconceptional alcohol intake and drinking following pregnancy recognition: A post‐partum survey of <scp>N</scp>ew <scp>Z</scp>ealand women

Abstract

To reduce the burden of alcohol-related harm to the foetus, these findings suggest that New Zealand alcohol policy should be focused not only on promoting total abstinence when planning a pregnancy and when pregnant, but also on reducing 'binge drinking' culture and the frequent consumption of lower levels of alcohol.