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This research examines the association between maternal alcohol intake during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental outcomes in children at 18 months.

November 10, 2025BMJ Nutrition Prevention & HealthOpen Access

Role of maternal alcohol intake during pregnancy in early-life child neurodevelopment: results of the Italian PHIME cohort

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LCLuigi Castriotta LRLuca Ronfani FVFrancesca Valent

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Observational study finds low maternal alcohol intake has no significant impact on neurodevelopmental outcomes, indicating other factors may be more influential.

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This research examines the association between maternal alcohol intake during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental outcomes in children at 18 months.
Analyzed data from 605 children born at term with BSID-III assessments at 18 months.
Utilized maternal alcohol intake estimates and socio-demographic information collected via questionnaires.
Applied multiple linear regression to assess relationships between maternal alcohol intake and BSID-III composite scores.
Median maternal weekly alcohol intake was 0.3 drinks; no significant impact on cognitive or language scores observed.
Non-consistent inverse association noted between prenatal alcohol exposure and motor neurodevelopment.
Maternal IQ and support for child autonomy showed direct association with all neurodevelopmental outcomes.

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Castriotta et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69253a29c0ce034ddc357637 https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjnph-2025-001313

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Observational study finds low maternal alcohol intake has no significant impact on neurodevelopmental outcomes, indicating other factors may be more influential.

Role of maternal alcohol intake during pregnancy in early-life child neurodevelopment: results of the Italian PHIME cohort

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Role of maternal alcohol intake during pregnancy in early-life child neurodevelopment: results of the Italian PHIME cohort

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