It has been used to treat pregnancy-induced hypertension and although there have been isolated reports of neonatal hypoglycaemia in association with maternal labetalol treatment, these
Also, this medicine may cover up signs of low blood sugar, such as a rapid pulse rate
This drug also lowers the amount of insulin your body
In particular, there are very few data on whether these risks extend to the combined α–β blocker labetalol
Labetalol can affect the baby's growth in the womb so you may be offered extra scans to check that your baby is growing OK
Your blood sugar level should be monitored while you are taking labetalol
[ 3, 5] In a 6-day-old breastfed infant whose mother was taking labetalol 600 mg daily
It works by blocking