Wednesday, September 16, 2009
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Education is the best way to prevent pregnant women from drinking and smoking. The effects of both smoking and drinking on an unborn baby are overwhelmingly harmful. Expectant mothers should be offered a class, or perhaps even be required to take one, on the effects of nicotine and alcohol not only on their pregnant bodies, but also on the bodies of their fetus. By educating women, the number of pregnant drinkers and smokers should significantly decrease. Another way to decrease the number is for insurance companies to reduce coverage for those who continue these habits. Health care providers should also distribute more information to expectant mothers on the effects of nicotine and alcohol, as well as general information on how to carry a healthy pregnancy.
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I agree with your reasoning that the way to improve this issue is through education and money. If the insurance company reduces coverage for these people that would certainly be a powerful incentive for them to change. I was also thinking about how lots of Ins companies don't pay for well baby checks. Maybe instead of reducing coverage they could offer improved coverage like paying for these visits if women avoid unhealthy things.
ReplyDeleteA mandatory class would be a great idea. Most people wouldn't like it but when becoming a parent you have to get used to a selfless lifestyle, right? But I totally agree about less coverage from insurance companies. Great post.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree. It's extremely harmful for the baby and every woman should be educated on this topic, if not required to take a class. It seems like a silly idea, and a lot of people would probably complain; but in the end, you're probably right and the number of children born with FAS would decrease. Also, you make a good suggestion; insurance companies should reduce coverage, this would defiantly have a decrease in the number of women who smoke or drink while pregnant.
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