ConcePTION – use of medication in pregnancy

ConcePTION – use of medication during pregnancy and lactation ConcePTION is a large Horizon 2020 programme, bringing partners from all over Europe together to focus on the uses of medication during pregnancy and lactation. The European Institute of Women’s Health (EIWH) are a partner in this project. ConcePTION aims to reduce uncertainty around the safety…

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Use in pregnancy and women of childbearing age of valproate

Review of valproate use in pregnancy and women of childbearing age EMA to consider risks of these medicines require further restrictions of use The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has started a review looking at the use of valproate containing medicines in the treatment of women and girls who are pregnant or of childbearing age. These…

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Study to highlight mothers’ invisible health problems

MAMMI study to shed light on mothers’ invisible health problems The MAMMI study (Maternal health And Maternal Morbidity in Ireland) an HRB-funded longitudinal research project will follow over 2600 women through their pregnancy and for one year after the birth of their first baby, gathering information and experiences on a range of important health issues.…

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