title: Points to remember in prescribing drugs during pregnancy.
abstract: Our knowledge of possible adverse drug effects on the fetus is quite limited. The doctor must act as the fetus' first line of defence. Mothers must be educated about the dangers of self-medication. Physicians must guard against drug administration to pregnant women unless the indications are clear and the expected benefit outweighs the possible risk to the fetus.
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Piafsky
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