Understanding how state rules affect alcohol use during pregnancy and baby health
Alcohol and pregnancy: benefits and harms of state-level policies
This project looks at how different state policies impact alcohol use during pregnancy and the health of babies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11045670 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project builds on previous work to understand how state policies, both those specifically for pregnancy and general alcohol laws, influence alcohol use during pregnancy. Researchers are finding that some policies meant to help actually lead to unintended harms, like lower birth weights or less prenatal care for babies. The goal is to identify which policies truly help reduce the risks associated with alcohol use during pregnancy, rather than causing new problems. We want to make sure that efforts to protect babies are truly effective and supportive for pregnant individuals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant for pregnant individuals, new parents, and anyone interested in public health policies related to maternal and child health.
Not a fit: Patients will not directly participate in this policy analysis, so there is no direct individual benefit or harm from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help states create better policies that genuinely support healthy pregnancies and reduce harm to babies, rather than causing unintended negative consequences.
How similar studies have performed: This project is a continuation of a successful prior phase, the Drug-Alcohol Pregnancy Policy Study (D-APPS) Phase 1, which has already yielded important findings.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Roberts, Sarah C.m. — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Roberts, Sarah C.m.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.