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A pregnant woman feeling a slight pain in her stomach decided to buy painkillers over the counter. On taking the drugs, she felt uncomfortable and was rushed to the hospital. She had complications and lost the baby, her dilemma was traced back to the drugs she took.

At the very moment you become expectant, it changes everything from your diets to supplements you take.

Every drug or supplement must be prescribed by your doctor and subjected to thier view.

Not all drugs safe for your consumption is safe for your baby growing in you so be weary of medications or supplements you take without proper diagnosis.

Taking almost any drug during pregnancy can have serious
consequences for the fetus which increases the risk of miscarriage in early pregnancy.

However  later in the pregnancy, unprescribed drugs of any kind may cause pre-term labor and low birth weight, as well as babies who are irritable and have feeding difficulties.

Some women actually need to take drugs during pregnancy. This need may arise due to pains or for a serious condition such as asthma, epilepsy, hypertension or depression.

If you found yourself falling into this category and concerned about using a prescription or over-the-counter medication during pregnancy, talk with your doctor and get more information about the drug's safety.

While a few prescription and over-the-counter medications are
considered "safe" during pregnancy, most drugs are not.

If you are taking medications for medical purposes, here are
some safety tips to follow when you are pregnant:

1. Always read the medication label. Many of the products
will tell you on the label if they are safe for use while
pregnant. If you are unsure about taking an OTC product,
call your doctor.

2. Natural dietary supplements -- herbs, amino acids,
minerals, mega-vitamins -- might be considered natural,
but that does not mean they are safe. Talk with your
health care provider before taking any unproven or
"natural" remedy.

3. Aspirin and ibuprofen should not be taken during the last 3 months of your pregnancy unless you are instructed by your doctor to take it. These drugs can cause problems for your baby or cause problems when you are in labor.

Talk with your doctor about special prenatal vitamins that
are safe for mom and baby. OTC vitamins may have doses
that are too high.


Medicines to Avoid When Pregnant

1. Aspirin
2. Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
3. Herbs (no all herbs are safe during pregnancy)
4. Isotretinoin (Accutane) taken for acne
5. Thalidomide (Thalomid) taken for a type of skin disease

Your metabolism is quite different from your friends' thus avoid any suggestive prescription.

Always check with your doctor, he is just a phone call away thanks to technology.