Higher infection risk for kids whose mothers took antibiotics during pregnancy

New research suggests that mothers who take antibiotics during pregnancy could be exposing their children to a higher risk of infection and hospitalisation. But doctors are urging caution, saying that GPs shouldn't - for now at least - change the way they prescribe antibiotics to pregnant women.

Research suggests taking antibiotics during pregnancy reduces the amount of 'good' bacteria passed on to babies.

Research suggests taking antibiotics during pregnancy reduces the amount of 'good' bacteria passed on to babies. Source: Getty


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By Diala AlAzzeh
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