Pregnancy & Medicine Initiative

by Danielle Barron · 21 Nov 2013

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…

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Pregnancy & Medicine Initiative

by Danielle Barron · 14 Nov 2013

The Internet: a help or hindrance to high-risk pregnancies?

A normal pregnancy throws up endless questions. About what’s safe, about what’s advisable to eat or drink, what activities you can do, and what (if any) medicines you can take…

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Pregnancy & Medicine Initiative

by Danielle Barron · 8 Nov 2013

A TEDx Talk on Pregnancy Taboos: a Call for Change

In a newly released video, shot at TEDxBrussels on October 28th, Lode Dewulf offers a rallying call for change in the area of pregnancy and medical treatment. Dewulf, who has…

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Pregnancy & Medicine Initiative

by Danielle Barron · 29 Oct 2013

How Dr. Lyerly’s breaking pregnancy taboos

Dr. Anne Drapkin Lyerly, an obstetrician/gynecologist, researcher, bioethicist and author, is one of the founders of the Second Wave Initiative. Founded in 2009, the Second Wave Initiative aims to offer…

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Pregnancy & Medicine Initiative

by Danielle Barron · 18 Oct 2013

Taking the lead on treating cancer in pregnancy

Dr Frédéric Amant from the Leuven Cancer Institute in Belgium is taking the lead on treating cancer in pregnancy. Back in 2004, a pregnant cancer sufferer came to his team…

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Pregnancy & Medicine Initiative

by Danielle Barron · 7 Oct 2013

The impossible dilemma: fight cancer or save your child

When there are two lives to consider, which one do you choose? That was the question doctors faced when they discovered that Caroline Swain had breast cancer – she was…

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Pregnancy & Medicine Initiative

by Helena Harnik · 30 Sep 2013

Bridging the knowledge gap on drug use in pregnancy

How does a healthcare professional know if a drug is safe for use? Fortunately, all prescription and over-the-counter medicines go through a thorough clinical trials process, which lasts for several…

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Pregnancy & Medicine Initiative

by Danielle Barron · 16 Sep 2013

Is it right to leave pregnant women out?

Every day, the world of medicine moves one step forward. Compared to half a century ago, a decade ago, even a year ago, doctors have never been better informed, have…

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Pregnancy & Medicine Initiative

by Danielle Barron · 5 Sep 2013

Too scared to try?

For women with a chronic disease or condition, most assume that pregnancy is out of the question. In fact, many don’t even bother to ask their doctors – they expect…

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