r/interesting • u/IshigamiSenku04 • 1d ago

This woman never had a baby bump throughout her pregnancy MISC.

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The baby was totally fine

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u/amy000206 1d ago

You think it's just boomers? No one takes that risk anymore? About 1% to 5% of 1st graders in the US are affected by fetal alcohol syndrome today. We know better now as a whole but knowledge doesn't cure addiction.

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u/yipgerplezinkie 1d ago edited 1d ago

I’m saying it was more prevalent when there was a lack of awareness and that a lot of people live their lives not even aware that they have it to some degree.

I don’t see it in other cohorts as frequently. If you work in education, I’m sure you see it all the time.

Edit: I see what you mean now. The generalization was not intended. Of course there is exception for addicted people

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u/Yosoy666 1d ago

We've known about the effects of alcohol consumption during pregnancy for a long time. Gone With the Wind has a part about Scarlett's doctor not mentioning drinking because he assumed she wasn't a drinker. The baby was described as ugly and not very bright

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u/yipgerplezinkie 1d ago edited 1d ago

That’s fair. I just figure it wasn’t widely believed or thought of. Asbestos and silica dust was known to cause disease for a long time, but older folks were often lulled into a state of complacency because no institution publicized the scientific connection between exposure and disease sufficiently to raise significant awareness

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u/Quitbeingobtuse 1d ago

The baby was described as ugly and not very bright

A Republican is born!

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u/redwoods81 1d ago

Also the schools can't just expell a student because they can't read anymore.

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u/desertdweller2011 1d ago

totally agree with you and also we didn’t have home pregnancy tests in the US until the late 70s and weren’t widespread until after that. and they weren’t as good at detecting early pregnancy. people found out a lot later!

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u/Calypsosin 1d ago

I work at a drive thru daiquiri place and it’s really informed me on how many people either don’t give a fuck or don’t know any better. Tons of people roll up with babies in their laps, no car seat in sight. In my two years I’ve definitely served more than 5 pregnant women.

Aside from that, you spend enough time in the country and you will start noticing the physical traits a lot. Big foreheads, small eyes, thin upper lips. It’s frighteningly more common than you’d think.

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u/FunSushi-638 1d ago

I worked with a pregnant woman who would vape at her desk and still went out for smoke breaks. I wouldn't be surprised if she was also drinking. She was 22yo and was pregnant with her 4th kid!

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u/NighthawkCP 1d ago

Yea a place I work at has an OB/GYN office next door. Frequently see women who are obviously quite pregnant going out front to smoke before and after their appointments. Pretty disappointing as it isn't like there hasn't been messaging to make people aware you shouldn't smoke or drink while pregnant.

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u/FunSushi-638 1d ago

Right?!? I never said anything because I figure she HAS to know better, she just either didn't care or was too addicted to quit. Either way, me casting judgment was not going to help anything.

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u/DarkflowNZ 1d ago

Nice, my mum was likely just doing heroin so I'm away laughing (partial /s)