Reading the small print: drug labeling and pregnancy

When it comes to drug labeling, the small print is vitally important. It tells us what to expect when we take a medicine. It reminds us of who should take it, and how often, and what to do if something goes wrong. And there’s an important regulatory side to it as well: pharma firms have to make sure that their…

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How much is enough? Vitamin supplements in pregnancy

Medicines don’t make it to the market by accident. There’s a lengthy approval process, clinical trials, and extensive testing to ensure their benefits outweigh any potential risks. But what happens when it comes to supplements? Just because they don’t fall into what patients traditionally perceive as “medicines” does it mean that they’re safe for use during pregnancy? There are many…

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90 seconds to cut the cord

Less than a year later, Dr. Alan Greene's call to wait at least 90 secondes to cut the cord seems to got heard. The BBC reports UK guidelines on that matter are currently being reviewed and new ones should be published next year. The same week, The Guardian title "Mother sings praises of delayed clamping of umbilical cord - More…

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Pregnancy Taboos: the start of a movement

Momentum is building. More and more people agree that pregnancy taboos must be broken. Our budding coalition is connecting people who share our determination to break the silence and share solutions. Although not currently part of the coalition, the three groups below have broken taboos in their own right and we wanted to share their stories and initiatives with you.…

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