Researchers in Queensland and the UK analysed the self-reported drinking habits of more than 7000 parents-to-be during the first 18 weeks of pregnancy, and their children's performances in school tests at age 11.
Population health expert Rosa Alati, of the University of Queensland, said they found the more frequently women drank even moderate amounts of alcohol in a session, the more likely their children had adverse educational outcomes.
"These outcomes were found when mothers repeatedly consumed two 150ml glasses of wine, or two 375ml bottles of full-strength beer, in one sitting," Associate Professor Alati said.
A child's academic performance was judged by how well he or she did in the UK version of NAPLAN school tests. http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/queensland-researchers-find-women-who-drink-8216moderately8217-during-pregnancy-can-adversely-affect-their-child8217s-academic-success/story-fnihsrf2-1226736659390
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