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BMC Pregnancy Childbirth April 2021 PMID 33931032

Objective assessment of alcohol consumption in early pregnancy using phosphatidylethanol: a cross-sectional study.

Leonieke J Breunis, Sophie Wassenaar, Barbara J Sibbles, Ab A Aaldriks, Hilmar H Bijma, Eric A P Steegers, Birgit C P Koch

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Peak: 5 in May 2021
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May 2021 – Jan 2022

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What people are saying

The discussions collectively express strong support and high engagement by mentioning the importance of accurate detection methods, like biochemical tests, in safeguarding fetal health, with some posts criticizing the ethical concerns of testing without consent and the societal stigma around pregnant women’s honesty. Phrases like 'scandalous' and 'there is work to do to protect children's brains' demonstrate the tone and urgency conveyed in these social discussions.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of accurately detecting alcohol use during pregnancy, with some critical views about testing methods.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest by highlighting the significance of the research for public health and prenatal care.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several comments analyze the ethical implications, scrutinize testing methods, and discuss societal attitudes towards pregnant women's honesty.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions reflect a recognition of the study’s potential to influence prenatal screening practices and policies.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that about 36% of pregnant women tested positive for phosphatidylethanol, a biomarker indicating alcohol use in the past two weeks, but many of these women did not report their alcohol consumption to their healthcare providers.
  • Self-reported questionnaires tend to underestimate alcohol use during pregnancy, as a significant number of women who consumed alcohol did not disclose it, highlighting the limitations of relying solely on self-reporting.
  • Using phosphatidylethanol as an objective biomarker provides a more accurate method for detecting alcohol consumption in early pregnancy, which is crucial given the risks of alcohol-related birth defects and developmental issues.
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Ms Burnsey
@MsBurnsey · X

@HJoyceGender @S_h_e_e_n_a_ I would be more skeptical if tests like these were not being developed. https://t.co/nrKvPHdlrs

Jun 18, 2021 · 4 likes · 1,064 followers View post →
Maastricht UMC+
@MaastrichtUMC · X

Waarom mag je geen alcohol drinken als je zwanger bent? Onze onderzoeker Sylvia Roozen legt voor @UniversiteitNL uit waarom het belangrijk het is om tijdens en zelfs al vóór de zwangerschap geen alcohol te drinken. Check: https://t.co/ZYQp2ogGBs

Jan 8, 2022 · 3 likes · 9,103 followers View post →
EmoryMSACD
@EmoryMSACD · X

A recent study published "aimed to biochemically assess the prevalence of alcohol consumption during early pregnancy using phosphatidylethanol in blood and compare this with self-reported alcohol consumption." Read the full results of this study here: https://t.co/TPLdMuckJS

May 11, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 203 followers View post →
Universiteit van Nederland
@UniversiteitNL · X

Begin jij het jaar met een alcoholvrije maand? Als je zwanger bent hopelijk wel. Dat alcohol zeer schadelijk is voor ongeboren kinderen weten de meeste mensen wel. Maar waarom is dat zo? Dat vertelt onderzoeker @RoozenSylvia (@MaastrichtU) in dit college. https://t.co/z1w2l6ansp

Jan 6, 2022 · 9,752 followers View post →
Ms Burnsey
@MsBurnsey · X

The jist here is: Women are liars, so we’ve developed a blood test to catch them, and we didn’t even need to tell them they were guinea-pigs. This is scandalous. https://t.co/SCkM7UNRod

May 26, 2021 · 1,064 followers View post →
ND-PAE Neurodiscapacidad x exposición prenatal OH
@NDpae · X

RT @EmoryMSACD: A recent study published "aimed to biochemically assess the prevalence of alcohol consumption during early pregnancy using…

May 11, 2021 · 1 share · 367 followers View post →

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Maastricht UMC+
@MaastrichtUMC · X

Waarom mag je geen alcohol drinken als je zwanger bent? Onze onderzoeker Sylvia Roozen legt voor @UniversiteitNL uit waarom het belangrijk het is om tijdens en zelfs al vóór de zwangerschap geen alcohol te drinken. Check: https://t.co/ZYQp2ogGBs

Jan 8, 2022 · 3 likes · 9,103 followers View post →
Universiteit van Nederland
@UniversiteitNL · X

Begin jij het jaar met een alcoholvrije maand? Als je zwanger bent hopelijk wel. Dat alcohol zeer schadelijk is voor ongeboren kinderen weten de meeste mensen wel. Maar waarom is dat zo? Dat vertelt onderzoeker @RoozenSylvia (@MaastrichtU) in dit college. https://t.co/z1w2l6ansp

Jan 6, 2022 · 9,752 followers View post →
Ms Burnsey
@MsBurnsey · X

@HJoyceGender @S_h_e_e_n_a_ I would be more skeptical if tests like these were not being developed. https://t.co/nrKvPHdlrs

Jun 18, 2021 · 4 likes · 1,064 followers View post →
Ms Burnsey
@MsBurnsey · X

The jist here is: Women are liars, so we’ve developed a blood test to catch them, and we didn’t even need to tell them they were guinea-pigs. This is scandalous. https://t.co/SCkM7UNRod

May 26, 2021 · 1,064 followers View post →
Geerte At Home
@GeerteAtHome · X

Okay, let's talk about this: https://t.co/z0Rh9HdHYP Erasmus MC tested surplus blood samples from pregnant women for alcohol use in the last two weeks - without their knowledge - and concluded that 1 in 19 drank alcohol. This is considered a point of concern. But...

May 26, 2021 · 27 followers View post →
ND-PAE Neurodiscapacidad x exposición prenatal OH
@NDpae · X

RT @EmoryMSACD: A recent study published "aimed to biochemically assess the prevalence of alcohol consumption during early pregnancy using…

May 11, 2021 · 1 share · 367 followers View post →
EmoryMSACD
@EmoryMSACD · X

A recent study published "aimed to biochemically assess the prevalence of alcohol consumption during early pregnancy using phosphatidylethanol in blood and compare this with self-reported alcohol consumption." Read the full results of this study here: https://t.co/TPLdMuckJS

May 11, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 203 followers View post →
Hilmar Bijma MD PhD
@HHBijma · X

Alcohol use during pregnancy: over 5% of the pregnant women in our study used alcohol during pregnancy, 89% did not disclose to obstetric health professional...peth-test can be used for screening. There is work to do to protect children’s brains... https://t.co/mCg7rK3ejm

May 4, 2021 · 29 followers View post →