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Alcohol Use

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  • Encourage patients to reduce or eliminate alcohol use when trying to conceive; heavy drinking can alter menstrual cycle.
  • Alcohol use during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for:
    • Fetal alcohol syndrome
    • Folate deficiency increases risk of neural tube defect
    • Iron deficiency may increase risk of fetal alcohol spectrum
  • When appropriate, refer for evaluation for alcohol dependence.
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