In recent years so many people ahve advised pregnant women to not do this, don't eat that, etc, etc, etc.... But before Thalidamide there wasn't really any guidance on what to do, it was kinda "congrats, see you in 9mths" So, if anything, her child will probably be as healthy (if not healthier) as an "average" child. (can you tell i did an assignment on this once - just cant remember any references *smacks back of own hand*)