Birth defect warnings being discussed less

A new study has stated that many doctors aren't really communicating with their female patients. As in: if you're planning on being pregnant, watch those medications you're on, as they could cause birth defects.

One would think that communication between a doctor and patient who is pregnant would be the top priority. Anything inside a female's system as well as what she eats and drinks before and during pregnancy can have an effect on that fetus. What's the lack of communication all about, then?

Who knows. In many cases, the interaction of prescription drugs and the makings of a newborn inside the body can mix with disastrous results, although sometimes the chance is indeed rare. It's not that women need to cease prescriptions while pregnant -- but they most definitely need expert feedback on the most appropriate way to proceed.