The references article is actually a narrative review not new data.

A slightly overblown account of interesting recent study from the Victor Change Institute which showed that mice with a genetic mutation resulting in NAD deficiency have malformations. Supplementation with vitamin B3 (found in Vegemite), reduced the number of malformations.

Yes, a website that states that it is safe to take OTC during pregnancy.  Article lists medications for treating common pregnancy-related symptoms.

As marijuana becomes legalised in more US states, a recent survey reveals that younger women are using marijuana (~4%).  Women use marijuana to quell morning sickness and there is anecdotal reports that cannabis is perceived as being safe.

A re-printed article from 2015 but thought-provoking and well worth a read.

Upfront criticism of two recent studies linking acetaminophen and ADHD and autism noting fever in the treatment mothers (not controls) as well as increased likelihood of being smokers.

Tries to be balanced but recommends long lists of ‘natural’ products. Recommends staying away from any antiperspirant that contains aluminum chloride hexahydrate, as this ingredient has been linked to birth defects.

Focussing mainly on deficiencies in vitamin B12,  iron, zinc, and the long-chain omega-3 fats. In fact there are no randomised studies of these diets in pregnancies. The little data available suggests that except in cases of extreme deficiency eg.  vegan women with pernicious anaemia, there were no clear associations with bad outcomes. Despite this the author still advised that if a woman’s diet is low in omega-3 fats and has a history, risk, or propensity toward mood disorders, then they should think about supplementation.

In a study of 29 third-trimester women it was shown that fetuses entered a sleep-like state when women lay on the right side or on their backs. None of the women went on to have stillbirths.

A recent review of doctors and midwives revealed that 10% of GPs and 3% of midwives believed that “an occasional glass of wine is fine” on special occasions or celebrations. 

The researchers said pregnant women might feel coerced into buying expensive multivitamins in order to give their baby the best start in life.