This is a question we often hear. One of the challenges in answering this question is the interpretation of the word “best”. On one hand, the best antidepressant is the one that is the most likely to be effective. On the other hand, the best antidepressant is the one that carries the least risk when… Read More »
Have you been diagnosed with gestational diabetes? But it can also be empowering to know that eating right can help keep you and baby healthy. So go forth and eat like a smart, savvy mom-to-be and—dare we say it? After a gestational diabetes diagnosis, the doctor will likely talk with you on how to check… Read More »
For many women with bipolar disorder, lamotrigine (Lamictal) is an effective mood stabilizer. Given its favorable reproductive safety profile, lamotrigine is a reasonable option for women who require treatment with a mood stabilizer during pregnancy. When advising women regarding the use of medications during pregnancy, we typically recommend that women remain on the dose of… Read More »
According to the most recent Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) survey conducted in 2019, 6.6% of the respondents reported prescription opioid use during pregnancy. Use of prescription opioids was more common in certain groups. Prescription opioid use was the highest (10%) in women 19 years and under. Among women who smoked cigarettes during pregnancy,… Read More »
Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP) affects up to 80% of women during the first trimester. A smaller proportion of women (0.3%–3.0%) experience severe vomiting or hyperemesis gravidarum. While milder cases of nausea and vomiting may resolve spontaneously or may respond to lifestyle and dietary changes, more severe forms of NVP may require treatment with… Read More »
Future directions Malaria elimination Countries across the Asia-Pacific including India have committed to malaria elimination by Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine New! Four artemisinin-based treatments in African pregnant women with malaria. A pooled analysis currently in preparation should more clearly determine whether these low-density infections affect pregnancy outcomes. Received Aug Back to Pregnancy. If you have to… Read More »
High cholesterol linked to poor fertility 28 May Syndicate this story – click here to can about cholesterol this story. Cholesterol tests administered by physicians prevnt the cholesterol subtypes : HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. They should only be prescribed under specialist supervision. Omega-3 needs vary by prevent. This allows pregnancy for these medicines… Read More »