Taking Sides

Tiffany Kwong Taking Sides, Unit 4 Response Im answering question number2, as to why political sympathies agencies are getting more conservative regarding alcoholisming during pregnancy. I personally believe the government wants to be stricter on the drinking-during-pregnancy matter because of the outcomes and effects towards the community. Pregnant mothers that drink during pregnancy are already at a small percentage of risk for a child with developmental-defects.The more at-risk children, the more attention these children need in school, in the home environment, and in public. Specifically, the funding of schools is decreasing every year, and the more developmentally-impaired students are enrolled, the greater the need for teachers and supplies to help these children with defects caused by their mothers. If the government agency strengthens the alcohol ban for pregnant women, the lesser the risk for families and the community to fund these problems later on.Mothers can decide t o do whatever they want when theyre pregnant its the matter of whether or not they want their child to be healthy, which Im sure, every expecting mother wants. But, I believe pregnant women should not leave the right to manipulate informed decisions on their own. Doctors have medical degrees they understand the causes and effects of alcohol, specific foods and certain activities pregnant women should stay away from.Pregnant mothers should not make informed decisions on their own rather, they should consult an expert and stay firm to the government and the doctors orders & recommendations. Even if casual drinking may await to cause no harm, its better to not take the risk. This is an issue with the public, the government, the science, and the medical field. Expected mothers should take the time to consult a doctor, and make the outgo decisions for the health of their child.