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In early September, while picking up a prescription refill at my local pharmacy, I noticed signs all over the store…

Women who have a cesarean delivery may experience less pain by taking a non-opioid analgesic rather than an opioid medication.…

Taking a commonly used antiepileptic drug while pregnant may increase the risk of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring. Danish…

Mothers-to-be who consume moderate to high levels of caffeine may unknowingly increase their child’s risk of being overweight in early…

The FDA has issued draft guidance recommending that pharmaceutical companies include pregnant women in their clinical trials. The document outlines how…

It depends on the drug, on the timing during pregnancy and what you consider safe. Are you pregnant (or considering…

Judith Helfand, a documentary filmmaker, used her own experience as a DES daughter as the basis of a documentary to…

Mothers-to-be who take milk probiotics may have a lower risk of experiencing preeclampsia, premature birth and other pregnancy complications, according…

A medication commonly prescribed for morning sickness may not be effective, according to a new report published in the journal…

Mothers-to-be should carefully consider how often they take the pain reliever Tylenol (acetaminophen) during the early stages of their pregnancy…