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. See similar questions...

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

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

No. Drinking during pregnancy can have a number of harmful effects on the newborn, ranging from mental retardation, organ abnormalities, and hyperactivity to learning and behavioral problems. Moreover, many of these disorders last into adulthood. While we don't yet know exactly how much alcohol is required to cause these problems, we do know that they are 100-percent preventable if a woman does not drink at all during pregnancy. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...