Use of Opioid Pain Meds During Pregnancy Raises Birth Defect Risk
Maternal use of prescription opioid pain relievers during early pregnancy or just prior to conception has been linked to an increased risk of birth defects. According to a new U.S. government report, expectant mothers who take painkillers such as codeine, hydrocodone or oxycodone ( Oxycontin ) put their newborns at greater risk of certain birth defects
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