Tag: pregnancy medication safety
Thalidomide and Teratogenic Medications: History and Lessons in Pregnancy Safety
Thalidomide caused over 10,000 birth defects in the 1950s and 60s, leading to global drug safety reforms. Learn how this tragedy reshaped pregnancy medication guidelines and why it still matters today.
How to Evaluate Online Pregnancy Medication Advice for Accuracy
Learn how to spot accurate online advice about medications during pregnancy using trusted sources like MotherToBaby, LactMed, and ACOG guidelines. Avoid dangerous myths and make safer choices with a simple 5-step verification method.
