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From: peter@baylor.UUCP (Peter da Silva)
Newsgroups: net.space
Subject: Re: Re: Space delivery
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Date: Mon, 12-Aug-85 17:57:01 EDT
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Posted: Mon Aug 12 17:57:01 1985
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> > Wouldn't the calcium deficiency noted in free fall SERIOUSLY harm the 
> > fetus (who can't use a treadmill, or would the mother's exercising serve?)?
> >
> 
> I would be more inclined to worry about the mother.  It is hard
> enough to keep a calcium balance during pregnancy on earth.  In
> space you have two things robbing your calcium:  the baby and the
> lack of gravity.

I was assuming that the mother was taking whatever steps were necessary to
maintain her own calcuim balance, including what appears to be necessary
excersize.
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	Peter da Silva (the mad Australian)
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