Posted by Noa on November 1, 2004, at 18:46:47
In reply to Re: Question about research study, posted by Dr. Bob on November 1, 2004, at 17:45:30
>> Why is pregnancy an issue?
>Good question, pregnant women are considered vulnerable.
>Bob
I had the same question as All Done and am still puzzled by the answer, unless there is some sort of blanket rule held by the publication or your university that all researchers must abide by regarding research with pregnant subjects? (Is it generally not allowed unless the researchers jump through cumbersome protocol hoops in order to prove beyond the faintest shadow of a doubt that the study won't hurt pregnant women??)
Otherwise, I have difficulty understanding how this kind of response to a solicitation for personal stories would be a bigger risk to pregnant women than to others.
Just REALLY curious on this...
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