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In animal studies on Lamictal and pregnancy, large doses of the drug caused low fetal weight and slow bone development. It also decreases folic acid in the body, which could increase the risk of ...
epilepsy.emedtv.com/lamictal/lamictal-and-pregnancy.html
Upside: Good article on the safety of lamictal during pregnancy
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Emerging data from a pregnancy registry suggest an association between LAMICTAL ® (lamotrigine) and an increased risk of non-syndromic oral clefts
professionals.epilepsy.com/medications/p_lamictal_pregnancy.html
Upside: Short article on the safety of lamictal during pregnancy
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baby?: Basic Recently, the North American AED Pregnancy Registry, located at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, found that infants who are exposed to lamotrigine as monotherapy ...
www.epilepsy.com/medications/b_lamictal_pregnancy
Upside: Detailed article on research about taking lamictal during pregnancy
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I just recently found out that I’m pregnant. I’m about seven weeks now. I have been on Lamictal for about two years because I suffer from myclonic epilepsy. I take two pills in the morning and two at ...
www.netdoctor.co.uk/ate/neurology/201656.html
Upside: Answer to user question on using lamictal during pregnancy
Downside: Busy page
I am new to this discussion board. I am 15 weeks pregnant and just found out I am carrying twins. I just moved to a new area (which meant finding a new neurologist) and I don't think my neuro has ...
www.debraboard.org/cgi-bin/temp.pl?noframes;read=5724
Upside: User posting and replies to taking lamictal during pregnancy
Downside: Very basic site design
Dear Dr. Phelps, I suffer from Bipolar depression and have been taking Lamictal for 2 years now. I am 40 years old. I am thinking about getting pregnant. Last year, I tried to taper off Lamictal, but ...
www.bipolarworld.net/Phelps/ph_2003/ph1066.htm
Upside: Doctor Q&A on taking lamictal before and during pregnancy
Downside: Very basic site design
Enter the trade name or the generic name of the medication you are taking to check potential risk according to the FDA from category A (safest) to X (should not be used). You are also given the risk ...
Upside: Excellent site on the safety of nearly every drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding
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There are some foods that should be avoided during pregnancy. Eating well balanced meals is important at all times, but it is even more essential when you are pregnant.
americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/foodstoavoid.html
Upside: Good overview on foods to avoid with good additional resources
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There is some concern that exposure to Flagyl during pregnancy might increase the risk of childhood (or even adult) cancers. However, animal studies on Flagyl generally show that the medication does ...
antibiotics.emedtv.com/flagyl/flagyl-and-pregnancy.html
Upside: Good article on using Flagyl during pregnancy
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I’m 6 months pregnant and getting ready to go on a tropical vacation. I’m really pale and don’t want to feel self-conscious about my ever-expanding belly and my pasty skin! Is it OK to use sunless ...
kidshealth.org/parent/question/infants/tanning.html
Upside: Easy to use site with information on using self-tanning lotion during pregnancy
Downside: Short article