Lesley Smith on midwives giving advice about alcohol consumptionLesley Smith on midwives giving advice about alcohol consumption
Alcohol Alert Podcast
Alcohol Alert, September 2019: This episode focus…
9:23•30 Sept 2019
Midwives' Challenges in Advising Pregnant Women on Alcohol
“We need to understand what the barriers are, at both an individual level, but also in the wider practice area, the environment in which they work, so that appropriate strategies and interventions can be put into place to help support those practice behaviors.”
Ever wondered how midwives navigate the tricky waters of advising pregnant women about alcohol? This episode of the Alcohol Alert Podcast dives into a report that sheds light on the inconsistencies in official guidance on alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Lesley Smith, one of the report's co-authors, shares her insights on why four out of ten midwives aren't fully aware of the 2016 alcohol guidelines for pregnant women.
She delves into the barriers that prevent midwives from effectively addressing alcohol use with their patients and emphasizes the need for standardized practices in recording alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Lesley also discusses how embedding alcohol harm prevention into maternity care pathways can make a significant difference. If you're interested in understanding the challenges midwives face and the strategies that could support them better, this episode is a must-listen.
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