Over the past two decades, findings on medication use during pregnancy have been accumulating from observational data. Generally, field studies with prospective recruitment of subjects have better outcome ascertainment, and more control on the longitudinal collection of data, but have lower sample sizes...
When considering antipsychotic medication during pregnancy, it is crucial to prioritize the well-being of both the mother and the developing fetus. Here are 17 essential recommendations to guide this process: Given the possibility of unintended pregnancy, it is vital to consider the most suitable for...
95 Given the clear benefits of breastfeeding for the infant, there is overall recommendation for breastfeeding where this is in line with the wishes of the mother.62 Corticosteroids during pregnancy Antenatal corticosteroids (ANS) are most commonly used in pregnancy to reduce neonatal morbidity and ...
Medication safety during pregnancy has drawn global attention, little of which has been reported about the Chinese population. This study aims to describe patterns and risks of medication use among pregnant women in mainland China with reference to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pregn...
Medication during pregnancy Many drugs can pass through the placenta, affecting the fetus, and none of the drugs is absolutely safe for the development of the fetus. Therefore, pregnant women should be absolutely cautious about using drugs. If not necessary, medication should be avoided, especially...
Nausea and vomiting are quite common during the first trimester of pregnancy and despite the fact that no chemotherapy is given before the 14th week of gestation, valuable clinical evidence regarding the safety of some antiemetic agents has been gathered [73,74]. Hyperemesis gravidarum (intractable ...
Pregnant women are not excep- tions; they practice self-medication to manage pregnancy-associated symptoms or diseases. Special focus is given during drug therapy to pregnant mothers to avoid potential harm to the mother and the unborn baby; thus, self-medication during pregn...
Background: Medication use during pregnancy is prevalent with notable increases in the use of over-the-counter medications. In this era of information proliferation, it is important to understand where women of reproductive age obtain information on medication safety.Objective: T...
By describing possible predictors of OTC-medication use during pregnancy, midwifes and obstetricians in the Netherlands can be assisted in identifying pregnant women that are likely to use OTC-medication. In this population ‘at-risk’, personalized counseling can be given in order to mitigate ...
Thus, safety profiles of many medications used during pregnancy are similar to those used during lactation. Some active transport systems do exist across the blood-milk barrier for immunoglobulins, electrolytes, and iodine, but facilitated transport systems are limited. Selective transport across this ...