Yes. Pregnant women with hypothyroidism should continue their treatment even during pregnancy. It is all the more important during pregnancy.

Since many factors, including age, health, and family history, affect which medications a person should and should not take, this question is best asked of your dermatologist. Women being treated for eczema and who are pregnant, breast-feeding, or who may become pregnant should know the following about these medications used to treat eczema: Antibiotics. Some antibiotics may not be suitable for use during pregnancy.

Yes! UniFiber® is a great source of fiber during pregnancy. It is all natural and will not interfere with the absorption of a prenatal vitamin or other medications.

It is quite difficult to attain the highest nutritional requirements by diet alone during pregnancy. With the substantial increased needs for iron, folic acid, and calcium during this time it is recommended to take a vitamin/mineral supplement. Your healthcare professional will be pleased to suggest the appropriate choice of supplements for you.

We don't recommend it because this will not enable the supplement to work at its best, Alcohol and smoking are some of the reasons for a decrease in libido, and however X-cite won't have any effect on alcohol.

Yes, Senokot® can be taken during pregnancy. Before taking any laxatives during pregnancy consult your physician. Senokot®in tablet form, syrup and Senokot®•S can be taken during pregnancy. To ensure proper use, refer to the dosing recommendations and always read the package instructions. Senokot®•S can also be taken during pregnancy, which provides the benefits of Senokot®, plus the stool softener for added comfort.

Generally, they should not be taken. If a diabetic has already been on tablets before pregnancy, she should change to insulin therapy until after delivery.

Sure! While there are many herbs that are very beneficial during pregnancy, there are many that should be avoided. Click here to find out which are which. Don't forget the importance of proper food and enough pure water (at least 64 ounces every day). Call or email us for any other questions you may have about herbs or vitamins. Terms of Use | Disclaimer | Product Cautions | Customer Service Policies | Legal Information | Privacy Statement

Even though our medicines are safe, we always advise that in the first four months of pregnancy, it is best not to take any medicines at all, unless prescribed by a doctor. If you have any doubts, mention the fact that you are pregnant, when you order.

Most doctors recommend supplementing your diet with at least 1 milligram of zinc daily towards the end of your pregnancy. A zinc supplement is also recommended when your daily intake of iron exceeds 30 milligrams. Talk to your doctor about your zinc intake, since too much zinc may impair your body's ability to metabolize copper and iron.

Most doctors recommend increasing your iodine intake by 25 micrograms during pregnancy. Iodine is an important componenet of the thyroid hormones which are used to regulate your metabolism.

Hormone Changes. A normal pregnancy results in a number of important changes that alter thyroid function. While usually normal, the TSH may be slightly low in the first trimester due to high hCG levels (the hormone measured in the pregnancy test) and then return to normal throughout the duration of pregnancy. Increased total T4 is often seen due to an increase in serum binding proteins caused by estrogen. However, measurements of “Free” (or active) hormone remain normal.

Pure Encapsulations does not make recommendations concerning the use of products during pregnancy or lactation. Some products may have known contra-indications, while the effects of others have not been studied.

There have been no adverse responses reported while taking Transfer Factor during pregnancy. As with all supplements, consult a physician before use.

The safety of Xenical? has not been established in pregnant women, therefore Xenical? should not be used in women who are trying to get pregnant or in women who are pregnant. Women should not take Xenical? while breastfeeding their infant because it is not known whether Xenical? is excreted in the breast milk.

Coumadin passes through the placenta to the fetus and can cause major birth defects during weeks 6 to 12 of gestation.

Either by periodic injections or with an IV hooked to a small pump that can be worn like a "fanny pack".

Folic acid helps promote the production of red blood cells in both your body and your developing baby. Red blood cells are important to minimize the onset of physiological anemia as your pregnancy develops. It also reduces the risk of neural tube defects in the fetus. Most doctors recommend a supplement containing at least 0.4 milligrams of folic acid during your pregnancy. The US Public Health Service suggests you take the supplement if your capable of becoming pregnant.