Prescribing in pregnancy and breastfeeding

This article will look at the pharmacological considerations when prescribing for the pregnant or breastfeeding patient. It will illustrate the common issues to consider when prescribing in these groups. Focus will be on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, but the types of harm that can occur when medications are given in pregnancy will also be discussed. There will be some consideration of prescribing in women of childbearing age