The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists announced today that two antibiotics thought to cause birth defects may instead be safe during pregnancy.
The two antibiotics, nitrofurans and sulfonamides, are usually prescribed for urinary tract infections. In 2009, researchers with the National Birth Defects Prevention Study determined these two antibiotics could cause birth defects if taken during the first trimester.
After the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists reviewed the study, they issued a new opinion on the matter. The ACOG considers these two antibiotics "appropriate when there is no suitable alternative."
The ACOG also found fault with the study, including having the pregnant women try to remember what they were prescribed...and we all know what pregnancy brain is like--not exactly the most accurate.
For the full news release see the ACOG site.
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