Alcohol and early pregnancy

Avoiding alcohol is best for your bump, but how do you ensure your secret doesn’t slip out?

 
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Talking to your children about alcohol

Studies show that the longer you leave it the more likely it is they’ll find out the facts for themselves.

 
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Teenage drinking and the attraction to alcohol

Drinkaware and The Guardian have joined forces to discover the truth about alcohol and young people.

 
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Parents, children and alcohol through the ages

How did your mum and dad talk about alcohol with you? Parents and children, ranging in age from 14 to 78, share their experiences.

 
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More teenage girls going to hospital because of alcohol than boys

Hospital admittance statistics bring to light the importance of talking to teenage girls about alcohol.

 

Do parents leave it too late to talk to their children about alcohol?

Drinkaware and the Guardian search for the truth about alcohol and young people.

 
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Alcohol and breastfeeding

We ask the experts whether it's safe to drink while breastfeeding.

 

Alcohol and pregnancy: should they mix?

Long gone are the days when women were told to enjoy a glass of stout while pregnant.