Women and Meds: A documentary on mental illness & pregnancy

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…

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Perceptions on pregnancy & medication

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…

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