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RegularHumanBartender · 2020-09-16T14:24:44+00:00

I have just stumbled across this on the Sky news homepage and I am horrified. I have no words! Apologies if there is already a thread, I did scan the first page but I couldn't see one. Talk about reducing women to sacred incubators! I am struggling to form sentences I am so incensed by this. Not sure if this is even the right place to post. [[https://news.sky.com/story/mothers-alcohol-use-could-soon-be-shown-on-childs-medical-record-prompting-privacy-fears-12073153]]

2020isnotbehaving · 16/09/2020 15:37

Is the support afforded to FASD unique to that illness? It seems they are saying the child will not be afforded support or a ECHP plan with the right care unless they 100% know. Surely the type of care would be similar to many other illness and spectrums?

EightWellies · 16/09/2020 15:36

batshit And the child's right to their own medical information?

Batshitbeautycosmeticsltd · 16/09/2020 15:36

@FlorenceNightshade

It’s not about women being “sacred incubators” it’s giving health professionals all the information relating to their patient, even if the patient is an infant. If it was relating to drug use would that be different?

Enough cannot be done to invest in early years and early experiences even pre birth ones. Highlighting potential areas of concern is only a good thing. It becomes very obvious very quickly if there is a problem in a family or not

It's about putting women off engaging with health professionals at all.

Batshitbeautycosmeticsltd · 16/09/2020 15:34

@EightWellies

Oh FFS 🙄. Have you got any idea what a struggle it is to get Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder diagnosed and how much easier it will be if this is brought in? Early diagnosis and putting in the right supports early are the keys to supporting kids with FASD to live happy, healthy lives. I'm not that bothered about your 'right' to a sneaky shandy tbh.

People's rights to the confidentiality of their medical records is not yours to give away.

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RegularHumanBartender · 16/09/2020 15:34

If it was relating to drug use would that be different

I would feel the same if it was related to drug use. As I said above, I think it will just force women who actually do need some help to disengage,

I don't believe that women lose autonomy to make decisions about what they put in their bodies just because they are pregnant.

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RegularHumanBartender · 16/09/2020 15:33

I agree with you Cynara in that it is a slippery slope. I can't see this doing a single bit of good either. Surely pregnant women who do have alcohol/addiction issues will just not engage with medical appointments to avoid this from going on record.

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FlorenceNightshade · 16/09/2020 15:33

It’s not about women being “sacred incubators” it’s giving health professionals all the information relating to their patient, even if the patient is an infant. If it was relating to drug use would that be different?

Enough cannot be done to invest in early years and early experiences even pre birth ones. Highlighting potential areas of concern is only a good thing. It becomes very obvious very quickly if there is a problem in a family or not

EightWellies · 16/09/2020 15:31

Oh FFS 🙄. Have you got any idea what a struggle it is to get Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder diagnosed and how much easier it will be if this is brought in? Early diagnosis and putting in the right supports early are the keys to supporting kids with FASD to live happy, healthy lives. I'm not that bothered about your 'right' to a sneaky shandy tbh.

OvaHere · 16/09/2020 15:29

There's a thread ongoing in AIBU but I think it belongs here too.
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/4025058-To-think-that-recording-pregnant-womens-drinking-is-pointless-as-well-as-invasive

I don't think self reported data on all women is the best way to research incidence of FAS. Properly funded clinical studies with consent should be set up if they want to understand the condition and risk factors better.

Cynara · 16/09/2020 15:27

I find this very sinister too, OP. There are plenty of groups/people who would absolutely love to have a bit more control over women and this is a terrifying step onto a slippery slope in my opinion.