Drinking in pregnancy 'significant' cause of childhood brain damage By Eleanor Bradford BBC Scotland Health Correspondent
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The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has said "current scientific opinion points to there being no hard evidence that very small amounts of alcohol consumption during pregnancy are harmful".
However, others argue that there is growing scientific evidence that there is no safe limit.
"In contrast to places like Canada, where there is widespread awareness of the risks, and provinces provide comprehensive assessment and prevention support, in England there is little debate or political interest in the effects of drinking during pregnancy, despite a worrying culture of excessive alcohol consumption," said Sir Al.
Prof Phillips agreed.
He said: "If you want a large effect you drink a lot, if you want a little effect you drink a little. If you want no effect you don't drink at all."
