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Originally posted by Griff
Ya, the other thread sheds a little different light on this. For me, there really isn't an acceptable risk when it comes to the potential harm a drinker can do to the other person inside her. I've had moms tell me that they drank in moderation during their pregnancy and I've never called them on it. I haven't seen a study supporting a good number for us on acceptable blood alcohol levels. But I do know that FAS is one of the top three causes of mental retardation. The thing is we are only talking about nine months of restaint versus a lifetime of mental retardation, if a person can't choose between those two things, she shouldn't be a breeder.
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I don't disagree with you griff, but I also don't think it's my place to slap a drink out of a strangers hand without knowing the full story. Acceptable risk is subjective. I wouldn't drink while pregnant, but I do drive too fast with the kids in the car - so who the fuck am I, kwim? We all have our hot-button issues, and we all take risks that others wouldn't.