This study considered the use of the "composite method" (i.e using dose, pattern and timing of alcohol consumption) in assessment of alcohol effects on the fetus. The authors concluded this method of classification more closely reflects real-life drinking patterns and better discriminates maternal drinking than other methods, particularly for low, moderate and binge levels.
Authors: Colleen O'Leary, Carol Bower, Stephen Zubrick, Elizabeth Geelhoed, Jennifer Kurinczuk, Natasha Nassar
Date: October 2009