References Mller TD, Finan B, Bloom SR, et al
The GLP-1 Baby Phenomenon: Understanding Unexpected Pregnancies Prompt: Social media feed mockup on a phone with posts tagged #GLP1Baby, in front of a surprised but happy couple holding a positive pregnancy test, gentle humor but respectful
Injectable GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, have been in short supply since 2022
In addition, side effects, repeated injections, as well as cost and access are all contributing barriers at the moment
The drugs bind to the same GLP-1 receptor in the body that natural GLP-1 binds to, and therefore have the same effects
It is important to note that Ozempic and Mounjaro are only approved for diabetes at this time, but many people are trying them for their weight loss properties