Understanding Benzodiazepine Risks: A Deep Dive Into Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Adolescent Health

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Our latest video discusses the consequences of benzodiazepine use in pregnancy, breastfeeding, and adolescence. This includes the ACOG’s recommendations, the risks of using benzodiazepines in the first and third trimesters of pregnancy and breastfeeding, what to do if a pregnant patient needs a benzodiazepine, and recommendations for use in adolescents, especially the risk of misuse.
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