Medicine use while Pregnant or Breastfeeding
Drugs and Pregnancy
Some medicines are safe to take during pregnancy. Other medicines may have adverse effects on the unborn baby. It is very important to check each and every medicine, including over-the-counter medicines and natural supplements, to determine if they are safe to take while pregnant. This is especially important during the first trimester of pregnancy (0-13 weeks), a critical time for development of the embyro and fetus. Always consult your healthcare provider.
For guidelines on taking individual medicines while pregnant browse the list of medicines below.
Drugs and Breast Feeding
Most medicines will pass into breast milk in small quantities. While most medicines are safe for a mother to take and will not cause any harm to the breast fed infant, some medicines such as cytotoxic agents, lithium, radio pharmaceuticals, and retinoids must be avoided.
For guidelines on taking individual medicines while breast feeding browse the list of medicines below.
