Topic Idea: Drinking While Pregnant

Drinking among pregnant women in the United States remains an important public health issue, with almost 8 percent (or 1 in 13) of expectant mothers reporting alcohol use, a new study reveals.

Set Up Ideas:

• Some doctors tell pregnant women a small amount of alcohol during pregnancy is allowed. Ask an expert (an OB-GYN, for example) to weigh in on whether drinking is appropriate during pregnancy, and if so, which types and how much.

• Ask listeners to weigh in on how they feel about pregnant drinkers.

• Ask listeners: “What did you do when you were pregnant that was accepted then, but isn’t now?”

• Edgier shows can get away with a “Don’t act like you never…” segment and have women confess what they did (harmless and funny of course, not life-endangering) while pregnant.