Thursday, December 20, 2007

Botox and Pregnant Women


There's a lot of controversy surrounding the administration of Botox to pregnant women.

This all stems from the research that has been performed on the subject, which has been deemed inconclusive. Botox may or may not harm the baby of pregnant women.

However, if you're pregnant, it is advised that you should not receive Botox treatments because of the possible risk that it can harm the health of your baby. Possible risks include abnormalities of the fetus and miscarriage. There is a possibility that Botox can be passed onto the baby, whether while in the womb or through breast milk. Yes, studies remain inconclusive, but many women have chosen to not take the risk when it comes to their baby.

The FDA recommends pregnant women not receive Botox treatments.

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