<p><strong>Pregnancy</strong>: There are no adequate data on the use of this preparation in pregnant women. Animal studies do not indicate direct or indirect harmful effects with respect to pregnancy, embryonal/fetal development, parturition or postnatal development. Caution should be exercised when prescribing this preparation to pregnant women.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Nursing Mothers</strong>: It is unknown whether methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta is excreted in human breast milk. One animal study has shown excretion of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta in maternal milk. A decision on whether to continue or discontinue breast-feeding or to continue or discontinue therapy with this preparation should be made taking into account the benefit of breast-feeding to the child and the benefit of this therapy to the woman.</p>