Pregnancy Drugs May Disrupt Fetal Brain Cholesterol, Study of 125 Papers Finds

A review of over 125 scientific studies suggests that some medications taken during pregnancy may interfere with cholesterol production essential for fetal brain development. Researchers stress that no treatment should be discontinued without consulting a doctor first. The findings highlight a tension between therapeutic benefits for the mother and potential risks to the developing fetal brain.

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