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Medicines in pregnancy
While there are, in fact, very few over the counter or prescription drugs which are definitely known to be harmful to unborn babies, it is wise to be cautious during pregnancy. Remember that anything you take by mouth, put on your skin, breathe in or inject may either pass through to your baby or change the way your…
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Win help: blood pressure for post pregnancy
The new natural solution to lower high blood pressure after pregnancy One in ten women experiences high blood pressure during their first pregnancy1. However, blood pressure levels should return back to normal – ideally to a level of 120 / 80 – in the weeks after giving birth, but what if this doesn’t happen? Some new mums find that…
The £1 a month drug to help end miscarriage
The £1-a-month drug to help end miscarriage Thousands of women could be spared the misery of repeated miscarriages with a pill that costs just £1 a month, it emerged yesterday. Researchers have found fresh evidence that a third of unexplained miscarriages may be caused by an over active immune system. They believe treatment with a common steroid, used for…
Call for Better Testing of Child Medicines
Too many drugs which have not been fully tested are being given to babies and children, according to the Consumers’ Association. Many of the drugs used to treat children have no formal licence for paediatric use – they may be licensed for use on adults and used “off-label” in the treatment of infants. Dr Trevor Jones, director general…
