Prescription Drugs Could Have Hidden Dangers for Pregnant Women

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By Molly Grady

A new medical review finds not enough is known about how prescription drugs effect a fetus.

Many pregnant women take medication for chronic disesases such as asthma and hypertension.

British researchers found there is limited data on how those medications effect their babies.

Researchers did find using anti-depressants late in a pregnancy is associated with premature birth and feeding problems.
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