>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.
--
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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