title: Effects of drugs and chemicals on the fetus and newborn (2).
abstract: Physicians have become increasingly aware of the side effects of specific drugs. Obstetricians and family physicians should especially be cognizant of the implications of the administration of any drug, not only for the pregnant mother but also for the unborn child. In this second installment of our two-part article, we conclude our review of drugs, chemicals, and environmental pollutants that may affect the fetus or newborn.
mesh_terms: D000014:Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000009:adverse effects; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects; D003975:Diazepam / Q000009:adverse effects; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D004785:Environmental Pollutants / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D063647:Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders; D005333:Fetus / Q000187:drug effects*; D006582:Hexachlorophene / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000009:adverse effects; D011206:Povidone-Iodine / Q000009:adverse effects; D011247:Pregnancy; D012907:Smoking
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D000927:Anticonvulsants; D004785:Environmental Pollutants; D008795:Metronidazole; D011206:Povidone-Iodine; D006582:Hexachlorophene; D003975:Diazepam