Dr. Adam Urato grew up in Framingham, Massachusetts—and returned to serve the same hospital he was born in. But over the course of his career as a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, he discovered a troubling truth: much of what passes for “standard of care” in obstetrics isn’t grounded in good science—it’s driven by pharmaceutical profit. In this gripping episode, Dr. Urato unpacks the decades-long use of Makena, a drug prescribed to prevent preterm birth that was ultimately pulled after being proven ineffective. He details how the same pattern of flawed trials, exaggerated benefits, and minimized risks is playing out again with SSRI use during pregnancy—putting fetal brain development at risk without informed consent. Together with hosts Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh, Dr. Urato questions the systems that keep patients in the dark, the media silenced, and doctors bound by legal handcuffs to outdated protocols. He reminds us that medications are chemicals—and chemicals have consequences, especially during pregnancy. If you’ve ever trusted a prescription without questioning where the science really comes from, this episode might just change the way you see modern medicine. Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers. The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice. The hosts, May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here. If you have questions, reach out to us at
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