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Pregnant women & Pharma

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Pregnant women & Pharma Most women take some kind of drug, substance or medication during pregnancy , sometimes without realizing the potential for harm. Drugs or medication taken by the mother may cross the placenta and reach the developing foetus. The possible effects may include developmental delay, intellectual disability, birth defects miscarriage and stillbirth. You should also tell your doctor or midwife if you smoke, drink alcohol or take illegal drugs, even if you only take them occasionally or socially. Effects of over medication: Interfering with normal fetal development Damaging the baby’s organs Damaging the placenta and putting the baby’s life at risk Increasing the risk of miscarriage Bringing on premature labor Harmful drugs, substances and medications: Medicines – including some prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and complementary medicines, such as herbal remedies or nutrition supplements Illicitly used prescription drugs – such as benzodiaze