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'Sexist'

Advising women not to drink when pregnant is “sexist” and causes “needless anxiety”, senior academics have said.

Pregnancy charities and researchers have called for a change to the “alarmist” official Government guidelines, which warn expectant mothers to avoid alcohol completely.

They say the policy has no basis in evidence and ends up “stigmatising” women and excluding them from society.

Studies have shown that consistent heavy drinking during pregnancy can result in foetal alcohol syndrome, which can cause physical developmental and learning difficulties.

Dr Ellie Lee, Director of the Centre of Parenting Culture Studies at the University of Kent, said the “exclusion of women from an ordinary activity on the basis of a precaution” was “sexist”.

I agree. It's tantamount to a human rights violation.....

In reply to djdrastic

In my assessment, too much weight is given to the opinion of PHDs. I know of several such blowhards.

In reply to steveo

What's that green hue on ya face dear non-blowhard?

In reply to Halliwell

That may be it bro, I am jealous. You figured me out.

In reply to steveo