Women's health podcast series: update on medication use in pregnancy
About the podcast
Medication use in younger patients is increasingly common, and often patients will be using medications such as GLP-1 receptor agonists, topical retinoids, and antidepressants in the lead-up to pregnancy. In this episode, Associate Professor Debra Kennedy, Director of Mothersafe, provides expert guidance on navigating decisions about continuing or stopping these medications in the preconception and antenatal periods. We will cover practical advice on managing commonly used medications — from SSRIs and epilepsy treatments to everyday remedies for nausea, cold symptoms, and reflux. This essential update equips GPs to confidently support their patients in medication management throughout pregnancy.
Rebecca is a Sydney-based GP with a special interest in women’s health across the ages, including contraception, antenatal care, and menopause. Over the past 10 years, she has worked across various general practices and specialised reproductive and sexual health settings. Alongside her clinical work, she is a medical educator with both the RACGP and Medcast, and has been actively involved in registrar education and training for the past five years.
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