Reluctance to prescribe medication risks the health of pregnantwomen, finds study uclnews BMJ_Open
and involving researchers at UCL, the Center for Reproductive Research & Communication at BPAS, Cardiff University, and Pregnancy Sickness Support, highlights the experiences ofThe study analyzed survey responses from 7,090 women and interviews with 34 women who were pregnant or had been pregnant in the last five years, and found that women were made to feel"guilty" or like"the worst mother" for seeking medication to treat serious conditions.
There are few medications that should ideally not be used by pregnant women due to their teratogenicity . These include thalidomide, sodium valproate and isotretinoin., and there are several national prescribing guidelines for treatment during pregnancy. Clare Murphy, Chief Executive of the British Pregnancy Advisory Service , said,"The vast majority of pregnant women in the U.K. will need to usefor a short-term or chronic condition, and safe and effective prescribing is an essential component of antenatal care. Yet it is clear from our research that women's health and well-being is being harmed by an overly precautionary approach.
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