Fewer birth defects with new generation of epilepsy drugs

On May 20, 2011, in pregnancy, by admin
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Fewer birth defects with new generation of epilepsy drugs Older epilepsy drugs such as phenobarbital, phenytoin, valproate and carbamazepine can double or triple the risk of birth defects if a pregnant woman ingests them during the first trimester of pregnancy. But going without them can lead to seizures that also endanger the fetus, so managing [...]

Reeds RX: Em Arpawong interviewed

On May 11, 2011, in pregnancy, by admin
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Wanted to share this video with you The first trimester of pregnancy can result in terrible nausea. Treating it with ginger has helped many women.

Warning on Liver Injury with Propylthiouracil

On March 27, 2011, in pregnancy, by admin
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Wanted to share this video with you In a new boxed warning, FDA is reminding healthcare professionals about the risk of serious liver injury, including liver failure and death, from propylthiouracil. This drug, which is used to treat hyperthyroidism, is considered second-line therapy when compared with methimazole, another anti-thyroid drug that poses less risk of [...]

Mom’s Smoking Ups Risk of Heart Defects in Baby

On March 4, 2011, in pregnancy, by admin
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Mom’s Smoking Ups Risk of Heart Defects in Baby Mothers who smoke during the first trimester of pregnancy are more likely to give birth to babies with some of the most common types of birth defects, a new study finds Read more on Fox News

Possible Association between Lamictal and Cleft Lip/Palate

On January 14, 2011, in pregnancy, by admin
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Wanted to share this video with you FDA is alerting health care professionals and patients that infants exposed to Lamictal (lamotrigine) during the first trimester of pregnancy may have an increased risk of being born with a cleft lip or palate. Lamictal is used to treat certain patients with seizures or bipolar disorder. FDA’s caution [...]

Inside pregnancy: weeks 1-9

On October 1, 2010, in pregnancy, by admin
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Wanted to share this video with you A 3D animated look at a baby in the first trimester of pregnancy from BabyCenter Philippines.

Liver Failure with Propylthiouracil (August 2009)

On September 25, 2010, in pregnancy, by admin
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Wanted to share this video with you FDA is notifying healthcare professionals about the risk of serious and possibly fatal liver injury associated with propylthiouracil, an anti-thyroid drug used to treat Graves’ disease. Propylthiouracil is generally considered second-line therapy in Graves’ disease. The drug of choice in most cases is methimazole, because it has been [...]

How to Conceal Pregnancy: A Guide for Due Dads

On September 21, 2010, in pregnancy, by admin
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Wanted to share this video with you Couples often want to keep the fact that they are pregnant secret from their family and friends for at least a while. In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay and Daddy Brad present the DadLabs field guide to lying your a$$ off in the first trimester of [...]

Pregnancy- the 9 stages of her life

On August 23, 2010, in pregnancy, by admin
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Wanted to share this article with our readers It is the happiest time when a woman gets news of her pregnancy. Giving birth is the best gift for womankind. But it is very difficult to go through this period of life. There are many physical changes in her body and these stages of pregnancy can [...]

Common Tests During Pregnancy

On August 18, 2010, in pregnancy, by admin
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Wanted to share this article with our readers The following are some of the more common tests performed during pregnancy: What is Prenatal Screening? First Trimester Prenatal Screening Tests First trimester screening is a combination of fetal ultrasound and maternal blood testing performed during the first trimester of pregnancy. This screening process can help to [...]

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