Skydiving and pregnancy

[awagnon 0]

I posted this question on the Women Only forum but haven't found out the issue I'm looking for. I'll try this forum.

I need some help. I've read on the Women's Forum that there was an article on skydiving and pregnancy in the Parachutist a few years ago. I don't have access to back issues and I can't find the reference in these threads. Does anyone know the exact issue the article was in? Better yet, anyone have a way to scan it and send me a copy for a paper I'm writing.

Thank you and blue skies,
Alton Wagnon, MD

Alton

"Luck favors the prepared."

[BillyVance 34]

There have been threads on these forums about that very issue. Some have been quite contentious. Simply do a search. The box is up in the upper right corner.

"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban

[j-d 0]

I can't help you with that but if you do jump, don't forget to buy a xxsmal junior size rig

[awagnon 0]

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There have been threads on these forums about that very issue. Some have been quite contentious. Simply do a search. The box is up in the upper right corner.

I did a search and read multiple threads on the topic which is how I found out about the article, but no one posted which issue of Parachutist it was in. Parachutist tables of contents are online, but about 1/2 are missing. I'll just contact USPA. I didn't want to impose on them. I was hoping someone might know it off hand.

Alton

"Luck favors the prepared."

[BillyVance 34]

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There have been threads on these forums about that very issue. Some have been quite contentious. Simply do a search. The box is up in the upper right corner.

I did a search and read multiple threads on the topic which is how I found out about the article, but no one posted which issue of Parachutist it was in. Parachutist tables of contents are online, but about 1/2 are missing. I'll just contact USPA. I didn't want to impose on them. I was hoping someone might know it off hand.

I'll take a look through my old issues and see if I find anything.

"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban

[blacklabjumper 0]

Impose on USPA thats what they are there for. I don't think anyone at USPA will consider it an imposition to assist you in your search.

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[NWFlyer 2]

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I did a search and read multiple threads on the topic which is how I found out about the article, but no one posted which issue of Parachutist it was in. Parachutist tables of contents are online, but about 1/2 are missing. I'll just contact USPA. I didn't want to impose on them. I was hoping someone might know it off hand.

If you re-read my second reply in the women's forum, you'll know which issue to ask for.

"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke

[awagnon 0]

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Impose on USPA thats what they are there for. I don't think anyone at USPA will consider it an imposition to assist you in your search.

Got my information from Laura in Communications at USPA. August, 2006, issue. Thanks everyone.

Alton

"Luck favors the prepared."

[Squeak 17]

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I did a search and read multiple threads on the topic which is how I found out about the article, but no one posted which issue of Parachutist it was in. Parachutist tables of contents are online, but about 1/2 are missing. I'll just contact USPA. I didn't want to impose on them. I was hoping someone might know it off hand.

If you re-read my second reply in the women's forum, you'll know which issue to ask for.

or you could have restated it here

You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky)
My Life ROCKS!
How's yours doing?

[surfs_up 0]

Hi Alton,
there is no medical literature out there regarding this topic.
An articel of Wendy Rogers (http://www.skysisters.com.au/userfiles/files/Pregnancy.pdf) did a good summary with case reports.
On the other hand I have put out an online questionaire to get a sufficient number for a more objective approach. (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/M8RDHG6)
So please if you have been pregnant and did jump go and answer those 10 questions.
thanks,
Florian Ebner MD