Pregnancy & Medicine Initiative

by Danielle Barron · 10 Oct 2016

Newer epilepsy drugs may not impact baby’s IQ

Newer epilepsy medications may not have a negative impact on a baby’s cognitive development if taken during pregnancy, new research has determined.   Risks associated with an older medication, valproate,…

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Pregnancy & Medicine Initiative

by Danielle Barron · 30 Aug 2016

Gestational diabetes linked to obesity

Gestational diabetes may increase a child’s later risk of obesity, new research has found. Maternal gestational diabetes (GDM) is associated with increased odds of offspring obesity at age 9 to…

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Pregnancy & Medicine Initiative

by Danielle Barron · 25 Aug 2016

New study suggests antipsychotic use not linked to birth defects

A major study of 1.3 million women has suggested that antipsychotic use during pregnancy does not significantly increase the risk of birth defects. The research, carried out at Harvard Medical…

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Pregnancy & Medicine Initiative

by Danielle Barron · 16 Aug 2016

Statins in pregnancy

Statin may reduce premature births in women with lipid syndrome. A drug which has been widely used in the general population to prevent cardiovascular disease appears to help prevent pregnancy…

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Pregnancy & Medicine Initiative

by Danielle Barron · 1 Aug 2016

Multivitamins for expectant mothers

  Some multivitamin and mineral supplements may be “unnecessary and expensive”, a recent study has determined. A review of the available evidence, published in this month’s issue of the Drug…

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Pregnancy & Medicine Initiative

by Danielle Barron · 15 Jul 2016

Autoimmune disease in pregnancy

Autoimmune conditions, such as psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis have the potential to significantly complicate pregnancy. Both planned and unplanned pregnancies are a major issue for women with these…

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Pregnancy & Medicine Initiative

by Danielle Barron · 1 Jul 2016

Antiviral drug reduced hepatitis B transmission risk in pregnancy

Daily treatment with the antiviral drug tenofovir during the third trimester of pregnancy significantly reduced the risk of hepatitis B (HBV) transmission from mother to baby, according to new US…

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Access to Maternal Healthcare

by Helena Harnik · 30 Jun 2016

Signature of the Declaration on Universal Access to Maternal Healthcare

Signature of the Declaration on Universal Access to Maternal Healthcare by 174 MEPs is a clear sign that universal and equitable access to maternal health is a priority. MEP Filiz…

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Pregnancy & Medicine Initiative

by Danielle Barron · 24 Jun 2016

Survey reveals risks of medication in pregnancy “overestimated”

Pregnant women are “overestimating the risks” of taking over the counter and prescribed medication, according to new UK research carried out by pharmacists. The findings revealed that women are choosing…

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