Protect Pregnant Women ‘Through Research,’ Not ‘From Research,’ OB-GYNs Urge

According to a review published in 2018, nearly 75% of the drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the 21st century had no data associated with their use during pregnancy.

As COVID-19 vaccines roll out, doctors say it’s long past time to address the exclusion of pregnant women from research on drugs and vaccines. They say better study design is the answer.

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Maggie Mertens