title: Alcohol and pregnancy.
abstract: This article summarizes the pathology, incidence, and significance of alcohol-related birth defects. Results of a qualitative study that explored reasons why women chose to drink alcohol or to not drink alcohol during pregnancy are presented. Implications for the OB/GYN practitioner and for further research are discussed.
authors.forename: B G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Barbour
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D002641:Chicago; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008393:Marriage; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010379:Peer Group; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D012924:Social Conditions