HAMILTON, Bermuda (CMC) – A survey of pregnant women in Bermuda has found that while maternal age has steadily increased and tobacco use has declined substantially, binge drinking in later trimesters remains a persistent concern.

In addition, the “Survey of Pregnant Women 2025”, the fifth survey of its kind conducted in Bermuda, has also found that e-cigarette use has emerged as a new behavioural pattern since 2020.

“This survey gives us important evidence from 60 pregnant women who voluntarily participated, and it helps the DNDC and our health partners better understand the choices, risks and support needs that may exist during pregnancy,” said the country’s National Security Minister Michael Weeks.