Prescribing change, expecting more
A few of weeks ago, our ‘miracle’ baby Luke turned 12, and this reminded me that it was nearly 13 years ago that I was diagnosed with breast cancer. As I write this blog and talk to others about my experience, the emotions come flooding back, making it feel like yesterday. Watch Fighting for two: cancer and pregnancy to find…
Read more > It isn’t just about stories… it’s about getting support
A few years ago, my husband Gary and I began talking seriously about having a child. We were approaching the “now or never” point (in terms of age), and realized that it couldn't just be a “happy accident,” because the mental illness medication I was taking at the time could potentially cause the baby harm. So I started scheduling consultation…
Read more > Women and Meds: A documentary on mental illness & pregnancy
There needs to be more government funding into pregnancy and medication research programs, according to Dr. Steve Caritis, one of the leading doctors in this field in the US. The lack of information in this field, he believes, frequently puts women at risk. “Almost none of the medications used by pregnant women have been studied in pregnancy,” Dr. Caritis told…
Read more > Research addresses knowledge gap in medication and pregnancy
Being pregnant can be a challenging time for any woman, but some face more obstacles than others. Around 10% of women face serious medical conditions requiring treatment during pregnancy, yet we are lacking sufficient information about the implications of medication use on mother and child. Because perception and misconceptions have a strong role in this issue, we polled visitors of…
What if pregnant women and their doctors didn’t have to be brave to tackle medical conditions or serious diseases during pregnancy? What if fear were replaced by fact? Then every day, pregnant women and their doctors would know enough about their treatment or medication options to make informed decisions. You can help us move these pregnant women from dark to…
Read more > Pregnant moms with diseases shouldn’t have to be brave
