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Let's Talk About Thalidomide

Behind the Bastards

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Thelitymide for Breast Feeding Women

In 19 58, a german doctor published a study on thelitymide use among breast feeding women. He concluded that it was safe for them to use. But he included a long disclaimer saying, not for pregnant women. Grunantall sees this study as a green light to sell pelidamide to pregnant women. Tens of thousands of pregnant women and some forty six countries began taking thelidomide. Meanwhile, evidence of the drug's danger continued to mount. In early 19 59, a doctor became pregnant and asked another doctor who worked for grunental whether or not thelidymide solidoide, was safe for her to take. The other doctor answered

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