hypethetical question. what would happen if a female president got prgnant. (Kennedy, party)

[2mares]

I dont think a pregnancy would have anymore interference than any other medical conditions past presidents have delt with.

Most women dont have severe morning sickness or mood swings. I was in the hospital a total of 2 days. I worked untill my contractions were 2 minutes apart. Granted it was just a job. But the oresident does have many aids and advisors.

[2mares]

we'd have a president that could potentially be unavailable for 1 full year at any time. does this concern you?

Why would a pregnancy put you out of commission for a year?

in addition, what if she was in labor during a 9/11 type attack?

Modern technology. With drugs there is no pain and you can think clearly. There would be the option of an emergency C-section.

[FinkieMcGee]

Originally Posted by renter8319

in addition, what if she was in labor during a 9/11 type attack?

If she's in the hospital I assume the VP would take over for that time till she recovered. That's what they get paid for.

[Kibbiekat]

She would also have the advantage of "working from home" (the White House).

[renter8319]

Originally Posted by 2mares

Why would a pregnancy put you out of commission for a year?



Modern technology. With drugs there is no pain and you can think clearly. There would be the option of an emergency C-section.

im saying during the pregnancy, and soon after the baby is born there could be complications at any time. i don't mean 1 year straight.

[renter8319]

Originally Posted by FinkieMcGee

If she's in the hospital I assume the VP would take over for that time till she recovered. That's what they get paid for.

so then we better pay very close attention to our vice president. probably even more than we do now. would you say that's correct?

[Kibbiekat]

Originally Posted by renter8319

im saying during the pregnancy, and soon after the baby is born there could be complications at any time. i don't mean 1 year straight.

There could but most pregnancies don't involve complications, and most babies are born healthy.

[schtyk]

I believe Bill Clinton would likely be lurking in the halls.

[Whyte Byrd]

The chances of having a woman president get pregnant isn't likely, anyway. Most women would be at the age where they don't want to have anymore by the time they became president. I'm sure Palin has reached her limit now.

[macmeal]

Well, I remember when President Reagan had colonic polyps removed, and sure enough...there, in all its glory, on TV, was a large drawing of the "First Colon", with a doctor standing by with a pointer explaining just HOW they were 'going in'....and what they MIGHT expect to find.

A female President who was pregnant? I suppose we'd be treated to weekly displays of drawings of "The First Uterus"....and what was going on 'in there', week by week...(perhaps ending after month 9 with an up to the minute 'dilation report' as the 'Blessed Event' unfolded....)