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A new study published in JAMA found that prenatal alcohol exposure has increased in the US over the past decade, with a significant rise in current alcohol use, binge drinking, and heavy drinking among pregnant women. The study suggests that these trends may be concerning, as no amount of alcohol is established as safe during pregnancy.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- New study finds upward trend in alcohol use during pregnancy in the U.S. Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health · Jul 27, 2026 · first to report
- Trends in alcohol consumption during pregnancy in the US JAMA Network · Jul 27, 2026