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The concerns of the effects of gravity, especially in the very early stages.
Also concerns with the higher radiation exposure, again especially in the early stages where most development is happening at the cellular level.
And what those (and more) would mean from a longterm standpoint. These are also concerns for longterm colonies on other planets (such as Mars) which have higher radiation exposure due to Mars' lower magnetic fields and lower gravity.
Youβre talking about the problems of pregnancy in space. Key difference. Most people with access to modern contraception have sex hundreds if not thousands of times for every one pregnancy.
Im discussing the article. But both are on the table.
As the author mentioned. Its quite common for people to not know they are pregnant until 4-8 weeks in. And while some space tourism companies have specific exclusions for pregnant folks, what about those that go and arent aware they are pregnant at the time?
Its a generally legitimate question.
Well zero-G and/or micro G fluid....mechanics is very much different. It probably more serious for things like bleeding wounds, especially internally. But this can and possibly would also affect pregnancy, or at the least, fertilization.
Also radiation even on a plane is quite a bit higher than most on ground level. There are things that can be done to help shield that. But still, even a constant bombardment at the radiation levels of an "x-ray", could have potentially negative effects.