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SSRIs in pregnancy linked to infant heart defects

24 September 2009 | The use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in early pregnancy, particularly sertraline and citalopram, may increase a baby’s risk of septal heart defects, new research has found.


Iodine supplementation improves children's intellect

11 September 2009 | Daily iodine supplementation may improve cognition in mildly iodine deficient children, new NZ research suggests.


Unhealthy pregnancy behaviours

4 June 2009 | Many Australian women continue to smoke during pregnancy, new research has revealed.


Antiepileptic drugs risky in pregnancy

16 July 2008 | An article in Australian Prescriber has reminded health professionals of the risk of birth defects for pregnant women with epilepsy.


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