Pregnancy Data are limited regarding use in pregnant women Based on animal reproduction studies, there may be potential risks to the fetus from exposure to semaglutide during pregnancy; should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus Discontinue treatment in women at least 2 months before a planned pregnancy, owing to the long washout period for semaglutide Clinical Considerations Poorly controlled diabetes during pregnancy increases maternal risk for diabetic ketoacidosis, preeclampsia, spontaneous abortions, preterm delivery, stillbirth, and delivery complications Poorly controlled diabetes increases fetal risk for major birth defects, stillbirth, and macrosomia-related...
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