Sick? Pregnancy-Safe Medications
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Sick? Pregnancy-Safe Medications
| Fri, 01-18-2013 - 7:47am |
You know to skip sushi and soft cheese when you're pregnant, but what about treating a headache or the flu
? While some over-the-counter medications are safe to take during pregnancy, others aren't -- and it's important to find out how a drug might affect your growing baby. Here's what to know about 16 common conditions -- how to treat them without medication, what's safe to take and what to avoid -- so you can feel better fast.
Pregnancy-Safe Medications: How to Treat Cold, Flu, Headaches, Allergies & More- http://www.ivillage.com/medications-are-safe-take-pregnancy/6-b-501241
Anyone been sick during this pregnancy so far? If so, what did your doctor suggest you take to treat your illness?
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ANyone else hoping to go completely medication free all pregnancy? I obviously don't know if it is possible, but I'm really hoping. Even though docs say medications are safe during pregnancy, I'd rather just avoid them all together.
~ Ashley ~
~ Expecting Our First in SEPTEMBER! ~
Well aside from my blood pressure medication... I am hoping to be completely medication free!