Take a look at these comprehensive, patient friendly educational materials that will help you take better care of yourself and your new baby.
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The FDA chooses a medicine's letter category based on what is known about the medicine when used in pregnant women and animals. |
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All OTC medicines have a Drug Facts label. The Drug Facts label is arranged the same way on all OTC medicines. This makes information about using the medicine easier to find. One section of the Drug Facts label is for pregnant women. With OTC medicines, the label usually tells a pregnant woman to speak with her doctor before using the medicine. |
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Are herbal remedies, "natural" products, or dietary supplements safe for me while I am pregnant? |
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Except for some vitamins, little is known about using dietary supplements while pregnant. Some herbal remedy labels claim they will help with pregnancy. But, most often there are no good studies to show if these claims are true or if the herb can cause harm to or your baby. Talk with your doctor before using any herbal product or dietary supplement. These products may contain things that could harm you or your growing baby during your pregnancy. |
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Are vitamins safe for me while I am pregnant? |
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Regular multivitamins and prenatal vitamins are safe to take during pregnancy and can be helpful. Women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant should take a daily multivitamin or prenatal vitamin that contains at least 400 micrograms (µg) of folic acid. |
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How should I decide whether to use a medicine while I am pregnant? |
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When deciding whether or not to use a medicine in pregnancy, you and your doctor need to talk about the medicine's benefits and risks. |
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