Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Experts are examining the connection between GLP-1 medications, fertility and pregnancy as the term “Ozempic babies” gains attention on social media.

Sharon Voyer Lavigne of MotherToBaby Connecticut and Dr. Jason Schneider of UConn Health explain how weight loss and improved blood sugar control may help fertility return for some women. They also discuss what research shows about GLP-1 exposure during pregnancy, why the medications are not recommended for expecting mothers and how GLP-1s may make oral birth control less effective.

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