Asking QUestions about Alcohol in pregnancy (AQUA): Longitudinal cohort study of the effects of low and moderate doses of alcohol exposure on the fetus [ 2011 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Jane Halliday (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Cate Nagle ,  A/Pr Jeffrey Craig ,  A/Pr Susan Donath ,  Dr Colleen O'Leary
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Brief description National alcohol guidelines advise women to have no alcohol in pregnancy. However, many find they are unexpectedly pregnant and have been drinking, leading to considerable anxiety. While evidence is clear that heavy drinking is bad for the unborn baby, no-one knows for sure if low or even moderate levels of alcohol in pregnancy are harmful. We will study this important public health problem, following a group of pregnant women through their pregnancy and until their child is two years.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,368,294.91

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant