The midwife's role in supporting pregnant women who are alcohol dependent.

Excessive alcohol intake among pregnant women increases the likelihood of miscarriage, premature birth, intrauterine death and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. The aim of this article is to inform midwives' care, management and treatment of women who are alcohol dependent and their fetus/neonate. Th...

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Publicado en:British Journal of Midwifery Vol. 33; no. 9; pp. 508 - 517
Autores principales: Hollins Martin, Caroline J, Norris, Gail
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: Mark Allen Holdings Limited Sep2025
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          Hollins Martin, Caroline J
          Norris, Gail
        affil: Professor in Midwifery, School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University
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          Midwives Psychosocial Factors
          Expectant Mothers Psychosocial Factors
          Alcohol Drinking In Pregnancy
          Alcohol-Related Disorders Complications
          Alcohol-Related Disorders Therapy
          Midwifery
          Professional Role
          Midwives Education
          Support, Psychosocial
          Pregnancy
          Female
          Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects
          Abortion, Spontaneous Risk Factors
          Childbirth, Premature Risk Factors
          Perinatal Death Risk Factors
          Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Risk Factors
          Alcohol-Related Disorders Prevention and Control
          Compassion
          Psychotherapy
          Drug Therapy
          Nutritional Support
          Malnutrition Prevention and Control
          Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs
          Female
      ab: Excessive alcohol intake among pregnant women increases the likelihood of miscarriage, premature birth, intrauterine death and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. The aim of this article is to inform midwives' care, management and treatment of women who are alcohol dependent and their fetus/neonate. The information provided will educate midwives on identifying women who are alcohol dependent through use of screening scales, biomarkers and sensitive communication. Post-recognition, care should be individualised and tailored to identify risk, measure harm and help women abstain from alcohol. Pregnant women who are alcohol dependent require dedicated treatment services; this article outlines an example guideline of teachable points. Educational objectives are also provided to guide module development to preparing midwives for this specialist role. Psychosocial care is paramount, with examples of interventions discussed, such as compassionate mind training. Throughout delivery of care, it is important for midwives to consider causal factors that hamper women's abstinence and improve their treatment responses. Barriers to clinic attendance also require exploration.
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