Table 1.

Australian National Health and Medical Research Council alcohol guidelines for pregnancy (1992, 2001, and 2009)

Year	Guideline
1992	“that abstinence be promoted as desirable in pregnancy” (p. x) [2]
2001	“Women who are pregnant or who may soon become pregnant:
	1. may consider not drinking at all;
	2. most importantly should never become intoxicated;
	3. if they choose to drink, over a week, should have less than seven standard drinks, AND, on any one day, no more than two standard drinks (spread over at least two hours);
	4. should note that the risk is highest in the earlier stages of pregnancy, including the times from conception to the first missed period.” (p. 16) [3]
2009	“For women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, not drinking is the safest option.” (p. 5) [4]