Hidden Harm: Australia's Drinking Mums

101 East meets the mothers and children living with the tragic consequences of drinking alcohol when pregnant.

Alcohol is a big part of the Australian culture across every region and every social class. But for Australian mothers this could be a disaster.

The latest research shows there is no safe limit for drinking when pregnant. All it takes is a few drinks at the wrong stage of the pregnancy for the mother's unborn baby to suffer permanent brain damage.