New Pregnancy Drug Labeling Proposed
U.S. drug regulators say we need a better way to tell women and their doctors about the risks of specific drugs during pregnancy.
Archive for May, 2008
FDA Proposes Major Revision Of Breastfeeding And Pregnancy Drug Labels
Featured Article Main Category: Pregnancy / Obstetrics Also Included In: Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals ; Women’s Health / Gynecology ; Pediatrics / Children’s Health Article Date: 29 May 2008 - 2:00 PDT …
Daddy Diaper Bags
My husband is actually more of a diaper bag kind of guy than I am a diaper bag kind of gal.
Congratulations, sir, you’re pregnant
Expectant mothers aren’t the only ones who experience weight gain, cramps and food cravings, says Lucinda Labes Morning sickness, food cravings, insomnia and stomach cramps.
The Why Behind Morning Sickness?
We’ve spent a lot of time trying to figure out why pregnant women have morning sickness or in some cases all day sickness .
Angelina Jolie Confirms Twins are on the Way
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt chose to visually announce to the world in February that they were expecting. via About.com
Factsheet: Plan B
How does Plan B work? What will it do for me? Levonorgestrel is a member of the family of medications known as progestins . via Regina Leader Post
Contraception drug coming out from behind the counter
The emergency contraceptive drug known as Plan B will likely be coming out from behind the pharmacy counter. via Canoe
Mother’s Day for Mothers-to-Be
Mother’s Day probably means something a little bit different for everyone. I know in my house growing up it meant lots of little craft projects from school and something sticky and messy in bed for mom to … via About.com
Abortion by pill from nurses at doctors surgeries comes a step…
Women are likely to be offered easier access to early abortions after Government research backed a relaxation of the rules. via Daily Mail
Drug safety: Isotretinoin makers to comply with new FDA monitoring plan
“While the details of the REMS are still being worked out, we do not believe that the approved REMS will be substantially different from the existing risk management plans unless new safety information suggests that the existing plan is not working”
Isotretinoin manufacturers waiting to see if iPLEDGE will meet FDA’s new safety guidelines National report - Manufacturers of isotretinoin are awaiting more information to determine whether iPLEDGE - the … via Dermatology Times
Hosting a Great Blessing Way
As much as I loved my baby shower , I really, really treasured my blessing ways. via About.com
US Breastfeeding Rates on the Rise
A new study by the CDC says that US breastfeeding rates have hit an all time high. via About.com
Federal Appeals Court Refuses to Reinstate Rule on Morning After Pill
Federal Appeals judges are refusing to immediately reinstate Washington’s rule that religious objections can’t block sales of the “morning-after pill.” A federal judge in Tacoma suspended the rule last year, … via KNDO
WA “morning-after pill” rule remains suspended
Federal appeals judges are refusing to immediately reinstate Washington’s rule that religious objections can’t block sales of the “morning-after pill.” A federal judge in Tacoma suspended the rule last year, … via KOMOradio