In the News July 2, 2007

News of interest for mommies-come-lately:

Low birth defect risk from antidepressents
Two new studies show that, while there is an increased risk of birth defects with newer antidepressents, the risk remains very remote.

Less-used drug for preterm labor might be better option
Stanford University researchers reported that the drug used most often to stop preterm labor has more side effects--and more serious ones--than alternatives that may be more effective.