Learning | Pregnancy and preconception care

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Maternal vaccination: rationale, recommendations and role of pharmacists 

Pharmacists can support expectant mothers by knowing the recommended vaccinations for pregnant women, the rationale for their use and promoting maternal vaccination at every opportunity.…

Published: 3 December 2024

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Pre-eclampsia: identification and management

Access to prenatal care, early recognition and detection of risk factors, careful monitoring and appropriate management are essential to prevent serious complications of hypertension in pregnancy.…

Published: 16 June 2023

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Herbal medicines in pregnancy

Herbal medicines are commonly used by women during pregnancy. This article explains the potential health risks and uncertainties around their use and how pharmacists can provide supporting information for women.…

Published: 11 October 2022

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Principles of drug use and management in pregnancy

The principles of prescribing in pregnancy, including the management of COVID-19 infection in pregnant women and role of the obstetric clinical pharmacist.…

Published: 26 July 2022

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Miscarriage: causes, prevention and counselling

Guidance on how pharmacists can provide women with practical advice and support during pregnancy and in the event of a miscarriage.…

Published: 27 May 2022

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Managing diabetes in women during preconception and pregnancy

Diabetes in pregnancy is associated with risks to the woman and to the developing foetus. Pharmacists and healthcare professionals need to be able to support and educate women who are planning pregnancy and those who are already pregnant to manage their diabetes.…

Published: 13 September 2017

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Preconception care: genetic and pre-existing conditions

Pharmacists and healthcare professionals can provide appropriate and comprehensive preconception care by identifying couples who are at risk of having a baby with a genetic or chromosomal malformation and can empower the couple by giving them enough knowledge to make informed decisions.…

Published: 21 February 2017

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Preconception care: dietary and lifestyle advice

Engagement by women with a pharmacist or healthcare professional for preconception advice and care ranges from 18% to 45%. Pharmacists are uniquely placed to provide this advice when individuals present for new registration checks, well-woman consultations, contraceptive advice and reviews, as …

Published: 16 January 2017