pregnant smokers

I thought it was just a mass of cells?

Our society us screwed up. It's ok to kill it, but don't smoke while carrying it.

Her body. Her baby. Her business.

guess if she had a needle hanging out of her arm that would be ok too....crazy feminist bulls**t

How is that feminist? It's a matter of mind your own business. It has nothing to do with feminism and everything to do with not meddling in other people lives and letting them make their own decisions, even if their decisions are stupid. They have to live with the consequences, not you.
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] it affects another person.....YES, person ....period

There will always be something to b**** about when it comes to pregnant woman. With both my pregnancies I took anti-depressants, which can cause birth defects. But not wanting to harm or kill myself while pregnant out weighs the possibility of my children being born with defects. I'd love them anyways and take care of them to the best of my ability.

Its 9 f'n months. You are that selfish you cant be strong for 9 months

Oh but its okay, you are willing to deal with the kids handicap. That must be so hard

What about the kids dealing with their handicaps!?

Any child could be born with handicaps, regardless of what you do while pregnant. I atleast can say that I would love my babies no matter what, not everybody feels that way. I don't care what you think, I made the best and responsible choice I could. My boys are amazing, healthy, adorable and ALIVE! They also have me, their mother, to raise them. When I'm pregnant with my next child, I will without a doubt continue to take my medication.

Any ob/gyn who would recommend that a woman with a high risk pregnancy NOT quit is an absolute moron, and the woman should immediately find a new doctor. That advice is not only bad, it's malpractice.

Yeah, no.

Science has proven that significant number of chemicals are filtered out by the placenta. Nature's way of protecting the baby, but the placenta can't help the child if the mother's heart rate dramatically rises. If the mother is prone to hypertension already, a withdrawal could lead to some serious problems.

Please, oh please, stop buying into sensationalism and do some real research for yourself.

As bad as it sounds I would say it's none of your business.

The only reason you want to say something about the premises being non-smoking is because she's pregnant. Whereas if there was a different person that was not pregnant outside smoking you wouldn't have taken the time to post here and you would not have said anything to the person.

WRONG = every time I see someone smoking here I WANT to say something... I just don't want to lose my job over it. But thanks for assuming things about me. LOL

All things aside, why aren't you allowed to say something to someone smoking on property that they are not allowed to smoke on?

As bad as it sounds I would say it's none of your business.

The only reason you want to say something about the premises being non-smoking is because she's pregnant. Whereas if there was a different person that was not pregnant outside smoking you wouldn't have taken the time to post here and you would not have said anything to the person.

WRONG = every time I see someone smoking here I WANT to say something... I just don't want to lose my job over it. But thanks for assuming things about me. LOL

All things aside, why aren't you allowed to say something to someone smoking on property that they are not allowed to smoke on?

I guess I should ask the higher up's if it is appropriate. Good food for thought!

If it's not a designated smoking area, then you could complain to security, but do it for that reason... not because she is pregnant.

There will always be something to b**** about when it comes to pregnant woman. With both my pregnancies I took anti-depressants, which can cause birth defects. But not wanting to harm or kill myself while pregnant out weighs the possibility of my children being born with defects. I'd love them anyways and take care of them to the best of my ability.

Its 9 f'n months. You are that selfish you cant be strong for 9 months

Oh but its okay, you are willing to deal with the kids handicap. That must be so hard

What about the kids dealing with their handicaps!?

Any child could be born with handicaps, regardless of what you do while pregnant. I atleast can say that I would love my babies no matter what, not everybody feels that way. I don't care what you think, I made the best and responsible choice I could. My boys are amazing, healthy, adorable and ALIVE! They also have me, their mother, to raise them. When I'm pregnant with my next child, I will without a doubt continue to take my medication.

You made the best and most sensible decision !! This person clearly knows sweet fanny adams about mental health and is giving out really potentially dangerous advice

As bad as it sounds I would say it's none of your business.

The only reason you want to say something about the premises being non-smoking is because she's pregnant. Whereas if there was a different person that was not pregnant outside smoking you wouldn't have taken the time to post here and you would not have said anything to the person.

WRONG = every time I see someone smoking here I WANT to say something... I just don't want to lose my job over it. But thanks for assuming things about me. LOL

Yeah every time I see any body smoking it would be nice to be able to hit them with the proverbial truck but in reality that is not all that practical the fact that the person is pregnant does add something to it in general though, it does spark a bit more of a concern for the person and their general well being.

Usually I dont have a concern for the health and well being of a smoker per say, you know just every one else around them that in some cases really dont have an opportunity to avoid.

At work the designated smoking area is right outside my window, I rarely open my window because of that. Do I have any concern for the persons smoking? No. The company image - yes, the health of every one else that has to dodge their smoke clouds of death- yes. It is kind of like saying shooting a gun in public is safe as long as no one walks in front of the bullet... a bit dramatic I know but gah... I just despise smokers.

smack her... or infact.. help her.. kick her in the stomach?

Holy fu^&cking WOW. Seriously?