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>In fetal alcohol syndrome, the mother's alcohol intake inhibits the
>baby's thyroid function, leading to delayed development of the heart and
>sometimes heart defects, and slower growth of the baby, who is usually
>SGA. Perhaps a case could be made for maternal hypothyroidism as a
>cause of slow fetal growth as well, though I know of no research.
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Catherine,
Thanks for the input. I would love to know if there is any
research out there on this topic. It clearly affects a lot
of people, probably more as the average maternal age at
birth of first child increases.
Naomi Bar-Yam
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