Mother could be forced to pay damages to child for drinking during pregnancy

Advice groups join forces in bid to combat ruling which they believe could criminalise the behaviour of pregnant women

An unprecedented court hearing to decide on the right of a child whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy to receive compensation could pave the way to the criminalisation of pregnant women's behaviour, according to legal papers lodged with the judge.

The British Pregnancy Advisory Service and legal charity Birthrights have applied to address the court on the case. They believe the ruling could undermine women's freedom to make decisions for themselves while pregnant.

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from Pregnancy | The Guardian http://ift.tt/1uqJCtW