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The Flu Shot Is Safe, ‘Saves Lives’ During Pregnancy

The Flu Shot Is Safe, ‘Saves Lives’ During Preg...

A new study has found that flu vaccines provide no harm to pregnant women or their future children, adding to previous studies on the safety and efficacy of vaccination during...

The Flu Shot Is Safe, ‘Saves Lives’ During Preg...

A new study has found that flu vaccines provide no harm to pregnant women or their future children, adding to previous studies on the safety and efficacy of vaccination during...

Split-Dose Oxycodone Protocol Reduces Opioid Use After C-Sections

Split-Dose Oxycodone Protocol Reduces Opioid Us...

A new study published in Obstetrics and Gynecology found that using a split dose of oral oxycodone medication for women who’d just had C-sections greatly reduced opioid use in the first 48 hours...

Split-Dose Oxycodone Protocol Reduces Opioid Us...

A new study published in Obstetrics and Gynecology found that using a split dose of oral oxycodone medication for women who’d just had C-sections greatly reduced opioid use in the first 48 hours...

FDA Updates Fish Consumption Recs for New and Expecting Mothers

FDA Updates Fish Consumption Recs for New and E...

Good news for sushi lovers: the FDA has just updated its recommendations for eating fish during and after pregnancy. Adding a few servings a week of fish low in mercury...

FDA Updates Fish Consumption Recs for New and E...

Good news for sushi lovers: the FDA has just updated its recommendations for eating fish during and after pregnancy. Adding a few servings a week of fish low in mercury...