For women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, not drinking is the safest option.
An Australian Standrad Drink is defined as about 10g of alcohol
Examples of a 'standard drink'
- Small glass of wine or champagne (100ml)
- Stubby of mid-strenght beer
- 1 nip of spirits (30ml)
A 100ml glass of wine is a standard drink; however the average restaurant serve is 150ml or 1.4 - 1.6 standard drinks. One can of full strength beer is equivalent to 1.4 standard drinks.
The Standard Drink Guide below is from the Alcohol and Pregnancy and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Fact Sheet for Health Professionals
