Pregnant women who take painkillers such as ibuprofen are twice as likely to suffer a miscarriage, a study claims.
Scientists warn that tens of thousands of expectant mothers are taking the pills unaware of the dangers.
A major study has found that women who took ibuprofen or similar painkillers just before they conceived until the 20th week of pregnancy were 2.4 times more at risk.
Although there are clear warnings on the drugs' packets stating they should not be used in pregnancy, as many as one in six expectant mothers still take them.
The study involved a group of painkillers known as Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs or NSAIDS, which include over-the-counter ibuprofen and naproxen.
Aspirin is also in this category although it wasn't included in the study, while paracetamol is deemed safe.
The researchers believe taking any number of the drugs can lead to the embryo not being properly implanted in the womb meaning a woman is far more likely to suffer miscarriage – also known as a spontaneous abortion. ...
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