Prescribing change, expecting more
We are now over a month into a new regime in the U.S. that paves the way for pregnant women to be better provided for. As of June 30, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revised the rules on the labeling of prescription drugs, meaning that doctors have more information and women can expect better advice. “Prescribing decisions during pregnancy…
Read more > New FDA ruling may spark research into pregnancy and medication says ACOG
Being pregnant doesn’t increase the risks associated with general surgery, suggests a new study. But will these findings make some headway in clearing up the long-standing debate over the safety of undergoing general surgical operations while pregnant? Until now, studies have yielded conflicting results; sometimes suggesting that there is an increased chance of maternal illness or death. “Pregnant patients undergoing emergency…
Read more > General surgery safe for pregnant women, study concludes
