50 years ago, scientists found a link between aspirin use and pregnancy complications
Excerpt from the October 2, 1971 issue of Science News
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Even now, 50 years after the first evidence that aspirin could be harmful for fetal development, parents struggle to find clear guidance for taking aspirin during pregnancy.
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