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A new study on the effects of antibiotics on pregnancy

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pregnant woman having medical examination Source: Hero Images

New research suggests that mothers who take antiobiotics 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.


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By Matt Connellan

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New research suggests that mothers who take antiobiotics 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.



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