http://motheringcorner.com/2008/04/21/fetal-alcohol-syndrome/ The Blog Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:21:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 http://motheringcorner.com/2008/04/21/fetal-alcohol-syndrome/#comment-17889 shoppingmum Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:31:24 +0000 http://motheringcorner.com/2008/04/21/fetal-alcohol-syndrome/#comment-17889 Cynthia, I really appreciate your input though, and I admit that I sounded judgmental in the post. Yes, I read about pregnant women taking red wine occasionally, but over here in Asia, most doctors still advise us not to do so. So, maybe I should have stressed on excessive drinking, and that would better fit the post. In short, I'm glad that you raised your different opinion and dropped the comment. :) Cynthia, I really appreciate your input though, and I admit that I sounded judgmental in the post. Yes, I read about pregnant women taking red wine occasionally, but over here in Asia, most doctors still advise us not to do so. So, maybe I should have stressed on excessive drinking, and that would better fit the post.
In short, I’m glad that you raised your different opinion and dropped the comment.

]]> http://motheringcorner.com/2008/04/21/fetal-alcohol-syndrome/#comment-17888 Cynthia Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:15:52 +0000 http://motheringcorner.com/2008/04/21/fetal-alcohol-syndrome/#comment-17888 As a mother, I much admire you taking the time to write about caring for children and unborn babies, but I suggest you research a little more thoroughly, and especially be careful about being judgmental in this way. I'm originally French-European, where the views on alcohol are very different than in America. Pregnant women are given the Ok from their doctors to have a half to full glass of wine per week in the second and third trimester, and most women do. (Do keep in mind the portions in general are smaller as 6oz counts for a glass.) Last time I checked, the majority of French kids were not walking with deform faces, or learning disabilities, including my own and those close to me who had the occasional glass of wine during pregnancy. As everything in this world, its often a matter of moderation, and unfortunately, many lack judgment, resulting in exaggeration. Therefore its easier/safer to say "DON'T" to the entire population, to avoid misinterpretations and lawsuits for doctors. I understand that many, including yourself, do not feel comfortable consuming occasionally during pregnancy. And its important to listen to what you feel comfortable with. So don't. But don't judge something because its not how YOU do it. There is an entire world out there that live differently, not worse, not better, just different. Good luck! As a mother, I much admire you taking the time to write about caring for children and unborn babies, but I suggest you research a little more thoroughly, and especially be careful about being judgmental in this way. I’m originally French-European, where the views on alcohol are very different than in America. Pregnant women are given the Ok from their doctors to have a half to full glass of wine per week in the second and third trimester, and most women do. (Do keep in mind the portions in general are smaller as 6oz counts for a glass.) Last time I checked, the majority of French kids were not walking with deform faces, or learning disabilities, including my own and those close to me who had the occasional glass of wine during pregnancy. As everything in this world, its often a matter of moderation, and unfortunately, many lack judgment, resulting in exaggeration. Therefore its easier/safer to say “DON’T” to the entire population, to avoid misinterpretations and lawsuits for doctors.
I understand that many, including yourself, do not feel comfortable consuming occasionally during pregnancy. And its important to listen to what you feel comfortable with. So don’t. But don’t judge something because its not how YOU do it. There is an entire world out there that live differently, not worse, not better, just different.
Good luck!

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