By Kiran Thanigasalam, BPharm, MPH, MotherSafe (MotherToBaby’s Australian partner) As Birth Defects Prevention Month came to a close last month, I thought it was crucial I keep the momentum going by talking about Iodine with every patient I come across as a pharmacist and counselor. Why? When planning for baby, you and your prenatal vitamin need to be on the same team when it comes to health. While there may be no “i” in team, there is an “i” in both iodine and iron. When the topic of iodine …
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From Gastroschisis to Antidepressants and Zika: Time is Ticking Loudly for Pregnant Women
Birth Defects Insights a blog by our partners at the Teratology Society By Sarah Običan, OBGYN, Teratology Society Council Member and member of the MotherToBaby Board of Directors See Dr. Obican's blog on Linkedin and share it with your professional networks here Where should I even begin? As a physician, I’m concerned. As a scientist, I’m concerned. As a woman in her childbearing years, I’m concerned. While the vast majority of babies are born healthy and free of birth defects, the …
