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Benzodiazepines and Birth Defect Risks: What Pregnant Women Need to Know

Benzodiazepines and Birth Defect Risks: What Pregnant Women Need to Know
wayne Holloway in: Women's Health 31 January 2026

Benzodiazepines like alprazolam and lorazepam may increase risks of birth defects, miscarriage, and preterm birth during pregnancy. Learn what the latest research says and how to make safer choices.

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