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(1) Overview of pregnancy
This introductory article is the first in a series of six, on pharmaceutical
care in pregnancy. It outlines the symptoms associated with pregnancy, the development
of the fetus and antenatal care
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Pharmaceutical Journal, 8 February 2003, p194-196. Vol 270, no
7235
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(2) General principles of drug use in pregnancy
The evaluation of the risks and benefits of drug therapy in pregnancy is difficult. This article sets out some
principles to bear in mind when advising on the use of drugs in pregnancy
(PDF 65K)
Pharmaceutical Journal, 15 February 2003, p232-234. Vol 270, no
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(3) Drug use in pregnancy: part 1
This article reviews some
conditions that require treatment during pregnancy. This part looks at hypertension,
diabetes mellitus and depression. Part 2 will cover epilepsy and thyroid disorders
(PDF 55K)
Pharmaceutical Journal, 22 February 2003, p270-272. Vol 270, no 7237 (3) Drug use in pregnancy: part 2
This article focuses on epilepsy
and thyroid disorders in pregnant women and the risks presented
by these conditions, and their treatments, to both the mother and the fetus
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Pharmaceutical Journal, 1 March 2003, p305-307. Vol 270, no 7238 |
(4) General care of pregnant women
This article reviews the common minor ailments that
can be experienced during pregnancy, and covers over-the-counter
treatments and other measures for preventing or alleviating symptoms
(PDF 60K)
Pharmaceutical Journal, 8 March 2003, p338-340. Vol 270, no 7239
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(5) Nutrition in pregnancy
A healthy diet is important for
everyone, but for expectant mothers, particular care should be taken to
ensure the diet is as healthy as possible. This article looks at nutritional requirements
before and during
pregnancy, and during breastfeeding
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Pharmaceutical Journal, 15 March 2003, p369-371. Vol 270, no 7240 |
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(6) Complementary therapies in pregnancy
This article, the last in a
series on pregnancy, discusses the evidence for the efficacy and safety of some European
herbal medicines and complementary therapies used in pregnancy and available through pharmacies
(PDF 75K)
Pharmaceutical Journal, 22 March 2003, p402-404. Vol 270, no 7241 |
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