Striaex is extremely safe to use during pregnancy. Striaex products contain only natural ingredients and no parabens, sulfates, synthetic scents or artificial colors. All Striaex products are self preserving. The most dangerous products to use during pregnancy and in the abdominal area include an ingredient called a paraben.

While Gaviscon® has not been studied for use during pregnancy, ingredients in this product have been shown to be safe for use during pregnancy.

The debate over whether sunless tanners are safe to use during pregnancy isn't finished yet. The concern some doctors have is over whether or not the active ingredient, dihydroxyacetone or DHA, is able to penetrate the skin. The indications are that it cannot. But some doctors ask their pregnant patients not to use sunless tanners in the first trimester to play it safe. Therefore, you should ask your doctor.

Striaex is an extremely concentrated formula; therefore, only a small amount is needed. Striaex Repair is a two step system that requires first the application of Striaex-Strioxyl-10 Concentrate to the affected area. Secondly, apply Striaex Intensive Repairing Cream and massage into skin. Nuance patented Microimmersion Technology will carry the Strioxyl-10 Concentrate deep into the dermis where it immediately begins repairing damaged connective tissue. Apply 3 times daily for stretch marks.

In short, the safety of a depilatory during pregnancy has not been established. As depilatories contain strong chemicals which the body can absorb through the skin and which can subsequently affect the whole bodily system, some doctors advise avoiding depilatory use during pregnancy and while nursing. Never use a depilatory where there are cuts or abrasions on the skin or when skin is sensitive from sunburn.

As with any herbal supplement or medication, expectant mothers should consult with their physician prior to use.

I have heard a lot about probiotics. I think I may have gotten something nasty as I feel outta of sorts these days and I don't think it is just the pregnancy. This is my third so I am a dab hand at it and know what to expect. The bottom line is Threelac safe to use? I don't want to take chances.

Xlear Nasal Wash is all-natural, drug free and non-habit forming.* Xlear contains purified water, saline and grapefruit seed extract-all found in over-the-counter nasal moisteners that have been used for years. Xylitol is the key ingredient that makes Xlear Nasal Wash so revolutionary and effective.

No. Many serious health problems and birth defects can occur if a woman uses alcohol, tobacco and other drugs during pregnancy. For this reason, the U.S. Surgeon General and other healthcare professionals encourage women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, as well as those who are breast-feeding, to abstain from all types of alcohol - beer, wine, wine coolers and distilled liquor - during this critical time.

Yes, mother & baby essences - and all essences - are safe to use in pregnancy. Essences are energetic in nature, containing only the energetic imprint of elements of Nature, including flowers and crystals. Physical ingredients are pure spring water and a small percentage of alcohol (organic vodka in our essences). See our ingredients in our about the essences section. Essences are safe to use at any stage of life and alongside any other treatment, including allopathic medicine.

Many medications are used during pregnancy; such as Tylenol 1000 mgs. every six hours as needed. You may use Benadryl, Sudafed and Robitussin DM for cold symptoms once you have reached the twelve week point. Often time antibiotics need to be prescribed either by your ob or your internist. Some of the more common ones prescribed are Amoxicillin, Penicillin, Ampicillin, Macrobid or Erythromycin. Most asthma meds are also safe to use at any point in the pregnancy.

Absolutely! Our product is hypoallergenic, contains no artificial fragrances, and is perfectly safe for pregnant women. The product is all natural, made from the most effective oils and organic extracts available.

SUBOXONE and SUBUTEX are both classified as Pregnancy Category C. There are no adequate and well controlled studies of SUBOXONE or SUBUTEX in pregnant women. SUBOXONE or SUBUTEX should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit to the patient justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

It is safe, beneficial and comforting. Massage therapy can be received throughout the entire nine month pregnancy term. If you are experiencing complications during pregnancy, discuss your condition with your doctor or midwife first. It is not recommended that you use or allow anyone to apply any pure essential oils (aromatherapy oils) on you in the first three months of your pregnancy. If oils are used, they should be mild ones like Lavender oil.

No, drinking during pregnancy is dangerous. Alcohol can have a number of harmful effects on the baby. The baby can be born mentally retarded or with learning and behavioral problems that last a lifetime. We don't know exactly how much alcohol is required to cause these problems. We do know, however, that these alcohol-related birth defects are 100-percent preventable, simply by not drinking alcohol during pregnancy.

Propartum Drops contain herbs that have been safely used for centuries in traditional folk medicine to prepare women for childbirth. Because of their tonic effect on the uterus, they should not be used during the earlier stages of pregnancy, but only in the last two to three weeks to strengthen contractions and prepare the uterus for birth.

Yes, as a matter of fact, breastfeeding is strongly recommended if you have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Women have a much better chance of keeping their blood sugars normal if they breastfeed as well as delaying or preventing Type 2 diabetes from developing. In addition, breastfeeding reduces the risk of obesity and Type 2 diabetes in the child. Again, breastfeeding is very important and strongly encouraged. Diabetes and high blood pressure are caused by many factors.

The FDA has classified Cipro as a type C drug. The effect that Cipro has on an unborn child has not been studied extensively in humans, but has been shown to increase bone development problems in animals. Notify the prescribing doctor immediately if you become pregnant while taking Cipro. Cipro is not recommended during breast feeding as it does pass into breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. Antibiotics kill off bacteria in the body.

It is always best to consult with your doctor on these issues because he or she is the one who is best qualified to provide advice about your condition. However, I understand that it is frustrating when the doctor you speak to doesn't have an opinion on something you are worried about. The following information is only my viewpoint, and although it is based on research, it is still essential that you review it with your physician.

The use of Spirigel on the hands during pregnancy is considered safe. The alcohol present in the formulation rapidly evaporates, and studies have shown that alcohol applied to the skin is poorly absorbed into the blood stream. The expectant mother would therefore not be exposed to unsafe levels of alcohol through absorption of the product across the skin.

NO. A pregnant woman or any woman thinking about becoming pregnant must not take Thalomid (thalidomide), because it is known to cause severe birth defects or death to an unborn baby, even after taking just one dose. When a woman of child-bearing age has no other appropriate treatment choice and must take Thalomid (thalidomide), there are many precautions that must be taken to avoid pregnancy.

YES, it is safe and beneficial for an expecting mother to take Intestiflora during pregnancy. Not only it is beneficial for her, but also she can pass Bifidobacteria (present in Intestiflora) to her baby during natural birth.

Your body temperature should not go above 38 degree C. (101 degrees F.). Avoid the use of hot tubs and saunas. During pregnancy caloric intake is to be over and above your usual need. Adjust it to your level of activity.

Taking a home pregnancy test is simple - though instructions must be followed precisely for both test strips and midstream tests. For test strips, immerse the strip into the urine sample with the arrow end pointing towards the urine. Do not immerse past the MAX (Marker Line). Take the strip out after 3 seconds and lay the strip flat on a clean, dry, non-absorbent surface. Next, wait for colored bands to appear.

middot; Headaches are fairly common during pregnancy. Usually headaches are NOT a sign of a serious problem. How often they occur and how bad they are may vary. It is important to discuss with your health care provider what medications you can use for your headache. You should contact your health care provider if your headache does not go away, returns frequently, is severe, causes blurry vision or spots in front of your eyes, or is accompanied by nausea.

You can use homeopathy with any other treatments both conventional and alternative. Just remember to follow the instructions for both exactly as explained by the leaflets in the medicine. You can use homeopathy as a preventative remedy to try and boost your body to stop the outbreak. You can take one capsule per day and then the minute you feel any tingling or itching that indicates you might get a full blown outbreak, increase the capsules to 3 or 4 per day.