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Over-the-counter medicine

A medicine you can buy without a prescription, which should still be checked before use in pregnancy.

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Understanding safe vs unsafe behaviors in pregnancy

Understanding safe vs unsafe behaviors in pregnancy

A practical framework for safe, unsafe, and uncertain behaviors It helps to think about behavior in pregnancy as a spectrum rather than a simple yes-or-no test. In occupational safety research, actions are often described as safe or unsafe, intentional or unintentional; that framing translates well here because pregnancy involves both deliberate choices and exposures that […]