Breastfeeding mothers may lose out if recent domperidone warnings are heededThe benefits of using domperidone to increase milk supply in breastfeeding mothers outweigh its risks, argues a researcher at the University of Adelaide, South Australia.…
Study measures impact of epilepsy drugs in utero Women with epilepsy should be warned upon diagnosis that some treatments for the condition may cause adverse effects on the neurodevelopment of unborn babies.…
Options explored for HIV patients unable to take efavirenz A clinical trial has evaluated alternatives to first-line therapy efavirenz in treatment-naïve HIV-infected patients. …
Long-acting contraceptives reduce teenage pregnancies by 79%, study finds Providing long-acting reversible contraceptives free to teenagers substantially reduces rates of unwanted pregnancy, birth and abortion, according to a US study.…
In-utero exposure to gestational diabetes linked to glucose intolerance in later life Research strengthens the theory that gestational diabetes may lead to altered glucose metabolism in the offspring.…
Letrozole shows promise as infertility treatmentLetrozole associated with higher live-birth and ovulation rates among infertile women compared with clomifene. …
SSRI use in late pregnancy linked to newborn pulmonary hypertensionInfants whose mothers took selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in late pregnancy may be at increased risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn…
Vitamin D status of pregnant women linked to muscle strength of offspringA woman’s vitamin D status during pregnancy could be positively associated with the muscle strength of her offspring, according to a study by Southampton researchers published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (2014;99:330).…
Management of severe nausea and vomiting in pregnant women Nausea and vomiting are common during the first trimester of pregnancy. However, for some women symptoms can be severe. Intravenous fluids and antiemetics may be required to manage severe cases.…
What are the recommendations for breastfeeding after a medical termination of pregnancy? Q. UK Medicines Information summarises the evidence for this frequently asked question: Can mothers breastfeed after a medical termination of pregnancy?…
