Tag: FDA

Repeat lead tests are advised for certain children, pregnant women and breastfeeding moms
Recently the FDA and CDC issued a notice that some lead tests done by Magellan Diagnostics may be incorrect.
The FDA says “certain lead tests manuf ...

Pregnancy Exposure Registries Help Moms-To-Be Share Their Experiences with Medicines
Are you pregnant and taking medicines? FDA encourages women like you to participate in pregnancy exposure registry studies that track the outcomes of ...

Changes in prescription drug labeling offer new safety information about pregnancy and breastfeeding
Today's guest post is written by Leyla Sahin, MD, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Division of Pediatric and Maternal Health.
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Fish safety during pregnancy: what to eat or avoid
Mercury is a metal that can harm your baby. Fish get mercury from the water they swim in and from eating other fish that have mercury in them. By eati ...