02 June 2014 02 Jun 2014

Is there such thing as safe drug use in pregnancy?

From nausea and sickness to depression, it is universally acknowledged that pregnant women get ill. However, drug taking in pregnancy is a contentious issue and most midwives and doctors steer clear of prescribing medication for pregnant women. This is because women, pregnant or otherwise, are grossly underrepresented in clinical trials (Mullin, 2014).