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To: semaj
Was the anger the man displayed towards the women uunjustified when you take into consideration the fact the smoking while pregnant contributes to birth defects, low birth rate, down syndrome, etc...
 
Actually, smoking only is proven to affect birth weight (which, if you're a pregnant woman with a low pain threshold... ;^) The effect on birth weight is also negligible post-partum.

174 posted on 10/06/2002 11:50:38 AM PDT by AnnaZ
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To: AnnaZ
Actually, smoking only is proven to affect birth weight (which, if you're a pregnant woman with a low pain threshold... ;^) The effect on birth weight is also negligible post-partum.

You're correct - and the "lower" birth-weight numbers are actually measured in grams, not even ounces.

I was thrilled with my 5lb14oz "low birth weight" baby - water broke at 4:55 I was holding her at 5:41- no pain meds no nothing.

193 posted on 10/06/2002 12:09:14 PM PDT by Gabz
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