A review on the impact of analgesic use during pregnancy on stillbirth

Stillbirth is a tragic complication of the pregnancy which associated with emotional, social and economic disturbances. can be result advanced maternal age, smoking, obesity, comorbid conditions, poor status, drug use during pregnancy, etc. Though evidences suggest number factors contributing to stillbirth, analgesics adds an extra burden for occurrence stillbirth. Every has its own set pros cons, may directly or indirectly affect foetal health. Drug exposure was two-fold increased risk stillbirth in pregnancy. Due lack significant evidence suggesting analgesic use, control over not well established. Hence, current literature review, analgesic-induced highlighted. The misuse as over-the-counter medicines widely known. Painkillers are often used self-medicate without supervision medical practitioner. Some these drugs tend cross placental barrier have hazardous effects on foetus. Many circumstances might drive pregnant woman includes pain adaptation mother’s body change ease access knowledge about risk, consumed irrationally leading pregnancy-related complications such