Warning to moms-to-be: Common medications could hamper fetal brain development

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Feb. 25 (UPI) — A new, wide-ranging review of existing scientific data released Tuesday is pointing to the possibility that dozens of commonly prescribed drugs could adversely affect brain development in unborn children.

Evidence compiled by the scientific community so far suggests that unintended side effects of these drugs on the brain chemistry of children in utero presents “urgent pregnancy safety concerns,” especially for those who may be at particular genetic risk, the review shows.

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