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Would this account for the floor warping in at her waist, and then back out again? Because that does seem a little suspicious.

Oh, no I understand completely! I was just chiming in with my experience. It seems like so many people think one sip of wine will instantly cause FAS, when I'm pointing out that even somewhat heavy drinking, like mine, during pregnancy doesn't guarantee future issues (I actually had someone - with no medical degree,…

Please know I'm not in the business of telling anyone what to do, especially as someone without children, but there is a vibe here at Jezebel whenever alcohol is discussed: It's always Drink at all cost!

My understanding about FAS is that it's impossible to predict who will be affected based only on the amount of alcohol consumed during pregnancy—there isn't much rhyme or reason to who is affected, which is why it is so hard to identify a safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Beyond that, it's impossible…

Perhaps - but that was my snap impression of the title given some of Tracie's past work (Pot Psychology?) and what I see as her general vibe (wild woman turned mom who thinks parenthood doesn't mean you can't still have a little fun). I just expected the writeup to be in-line with that mindset more so than any real…

I am pregnant. Every piece of literature I have received has said "there is no safe level of drinking". I asked my nurse practitioner about this and her answer was basically the same—we can't prove that it is safe, so best not to. I think some some doctors definitely say "a glass of wine once a week or so won't hurt",…

I have yet to see anyone here express any sentiment of that sort.

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I totally agree that they need a science writer. These articles (and usually their titles) make me cringe and seethe.

I'm very close to someone with FAS too, and it really sucks. However, there's no evidence that a VERY moderate drinking (like this article says, one drink per week) causes any problems whatsoever. There is, however, boatloads of evidence that excessive drinking leads to problems. They publish stuff like this because…

I hope you're right, but it still seems irresponsible.

My understanding is that FAS is diagnosed by certain symptoms/characteristics/disabilities being present in the child (not a medical professional so not sure of the correct terminology here). So even if the mother swears on a stack she never touched a drop, the child can still be diagnosed. As a teacher, I have read…

I don't think that comparing Canada's issues with native children and FAS vs having a few glasses of wine during your pregnancy is the same thing. FAS in native peoples is highly linked to the poverty and lack of education in these communities. I lived in Winnipeg for a few years and there are definitely programs…

There's a huge gaping chasm between acknowledging a prejudice in the world (poor black people tend to have a harder time trying to begin a business) and turning that into determinism (you can't start a business because you're a poor black person). The former is a factor to consider and overcome, the latter is cruel…

Did we read the same passage? How can you say that after reading the way that her "friend" abused her? He humiliated her on account of her skin color and body, and he severely damaged her self esteem in ways that are actually very traumatic. After reading all that, your contribution is to go on the record saying…

What was the point of him pointing out the fact that lighter-skinned POCs who are "conventionally attractive" have a better chance of success in our society? As a relatively light skinned POC, I know there is pressure to be lighter skinned in our community, and this desire to fit in with the majority population is…

I don't know where to start with this rubbish that you posted, I'm "dark-skinned" African; and I'm not naive to the biases and privilege that comes with color related politics in different Black communities and outside the black community in the U.S. As an individual whose dad is considered "light skinned", my mom is…

But there is a big difference between voicing your point of view from your perspective and completely discouraging someone from their goals because YOU believe they will fail. It's not a constructive opinion or suggestion, it's someone completely burying another person in their perceptions and negativity.
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Miley Cyrus: Just the other day there was a post of a quiz "Are you feminist?" in which the only criteria was desiring equality. Which is super ass simple and which most people (including Miley) would have clicked yes to. And now this tid bit today. Perhaps there ought to be a quiz "Are you feminist enough?" in which…