the Wedding Planner

UK Wedding News

26/07/2017

Certain Antibiotics During Pregnancy May Increase Birth Defects - Study

Certain antibiotics during pregnancy may increase risk of birth defects, a study has found.

The research, published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, found links between some antibiotics and congenital malformations in newborns.

The study included an analysis of information on 139,938 live births in Quebec, Canada, between 1998 and 2008.

- - - - - - Advertisement - - - - - -
The Party Photobooth Limited

Clindamycin, doxycycline, quinolones, macrolides, and phenoxymethylpenicillin were linked to organ-specific malformations.

Amoxicillin, cephalosporins, and nitrofurantoin were not associated with birth defects.

Senior author of the study Dr Anick Berard said: "Infections during pregnancy are frequent and should be treated; however, our study highlights safer options for the treatment of infections, more specifically urinary tract infections or pulmonary infections, at least during the first trimester of pregnancy."

(CD/MH)

Top stories


20/03/2020
LeToya Luckett-Walker Is Pregnant

Charlotte Crosby Finds New Romance

Lydia Bright Gets Candid About Giving Birth

Lana Del Ray Splits From Boyfriend

Angelica Ross Learns Of Boyfriend's Secret Life

Ashley Graham's Breastfeeding Struggle

Susanna Reid's Mother's Day Plans

Lin-Manuel Miranda Homeschooling Kids

Kristen Bell Speaks Of Pride For Daughters

Prince George & Princess Charlotte Now Homeschooled
more infomore info
0.03125 3.129.42.198 Ban:1, But:1 21/11/2024

"Certain antibiotics during pregnancy may increase risk of birth defects, a study has found."