Stages of Pregnancy

Medications During Pregnancy

Safe Medications

• Mylicon for gas relief
• Colace or Metamucil for constipation for gas relief
• Monistat (3 or 7-day cream) for yeast infection (only apply with fingers)
• Robitussin (regular strength) for cough
• Claritin or Zyrtec for runny nose and allergies
• Cepacol for throat lozenges (sore throat)
• Kaopectate for diarrhea
• Calcium (1200mg per day)
• Lanolin for sore, cracked nipples
• Novacaine if dental work, must be double-shielded for x-rays



Safe Antibiotics

• Amoxicillan
• Ceftin
• Keflex
• Penicillan

For more details specific to your specific care, please visit your provider.

Restrictions to Keep in Mind

Hair & Nails

During your pregnancy, you may get your hair colored or a perm after 12 weeks and only twice during pregnancy. You can always get your nails done but choose your salon wisely. You want to use less-toxic polish, be in a clean environment (since antibiotics to cure an infection is the last thing you want) and a well-ventilated space to limit the fumes you inhale.

Dietary

Only eat fish a maximum of twice per week, but no swordfish, shark, sushi or crawfish. Sorry, but coffee is not allowed, however if it is a must-have, please only consume decaf or less than 1 cup a day.

Other Restrictions

You are generally safe flying until 28 weeks into your pregnancy.

Going to the gym is safe, but no high impact excercise. Low impact activities such as yoga, walking, low weight lifting for upper body (arms) are safe. During your third trimester you should avoid foot massages as it can stimulate labor.

No alcohol, cigarettes or drugs at any time during pregnancy.

Lastly, remember to take your prenatal vitamins every day and do not use the hot tub or jacuzzi during your pregnancy.