"Women in their role as mother or carer use alcohol to cope with exhaustion, anxiety, isolation and with stressful life events," Prof Gilmore said.
"Alcohol is a sedative and a relaxant but used on a regular basis can really put people at high risk. Women are storing up a health timebomb by drinking this regularly.
"My fear is that such women are at risk of developing liver disease or becoming alcohol dependent," the expert added.
A survey found half of all British mothers drank at home at least three or four nights a week.
Source: ANI
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