Washington, D.C. – President Barack Obama signed a measure championed by Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, into law on Wednesday.
The measure dubbed the Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act aims to identify dangers and research gaps when it comes to pregnant and lactating women who take prescription medicine.
“Without reliable information, women and doctors are playing a guessing game as to the impacts of many medications. A mother shouldn’t have to choose between taking medication with an unknown effect on her and her child, or not taking it at all — and today’s bill signing will help make sure moms aren’t in that position,” Herrera Beutler said.
