Alcohol Abuse in Pregnancy

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to thank to my supervisor supporting me throughout my project and giving his valuable suggestions. Finally thanks to all my friends and family for their utmost support and inspiration.

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ABSTRACT

The investigative study particularly deals with the problem of assessing the effects of alcohol on pregnant women. The research provided a deep insight into the consequences of the consumption of this drug and measures taken to increase the awareness regarding them. The research questions addressed are what is the affect of alcohol on women's health? What is the effect of alcohol exposure on pre natal? What are the Psychosocial Characteristics of Substance Abusing Pregnant Women? What kind of treatment is available for substance abusing pregnant women and what are the treatment barriers? The researcher did in-depth study of existing literature to reach to a meaningful conclusion.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Problem Statement1

Background of the Research1

Aims and Objectives3

Research Question3

Rationale4

Outline of the Study4

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW6

Historical Perspectives on Substance Use by Pregnant Women6

Alcohol10

Alcohol in any form harms the child10

Perspectives of Substance-Abusing Mothers11

Effects of Alcohol consumption in pregnant women13

Alcohol effect on foetus16

Contextual Aspects of Alcohol Consumption17

Importance of Social Support during Pregnancy and Alcohol Consumption20

Stress during Pregnancy and Alcohol Consumption23

Treatment25

Resolution of Alcohol Problems without Treatment27

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY29

The Research Process29

CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS32

Effects of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure33

Psychosocial Characteristics of Substance Abusing Pregnant Women38

Common Psychosocial Risk Factors38

Characteristics Subtype Study39

Mental health41

Physical, sexual, and emotional abuse43

Treatment45

Treatment barriers46

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION48

REFERENCES50

APPENDICES56

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

The usage of addictive substances such alcohol and other drugs have been increasing with the passage of time. People of all ages and gender are prone to the consumption of such drugs and addictives without understanding the risk factors that are associated with it. The consumption of alcohol by the pregnant women is specially on an increasing pace these days.

Problem Statement

The investigative study particularly deals with the problem of assessing the effects of alcohol on pregnant women. The research will provide a deep insight into the consequences of the consumption of this drug and measures taken to increase the awareness regarding them.

Background of the Research

Pregnancy is one such critical state of women's life where she is required to take the extreme care of her health in order to deliver a healthy and a normal baby. The exposure to alcohol and any other drug in such condition is a modifiable risk and poor and hazardous for the mother and the child. During pregnancy, the consumption of alcohol can possibly cause a wide range of neurodevelopment and physical problems in for the purpose of taking a look at these potential consequences and improving the prevention strategies, this paper looks into the attitudes and knowledge ...