Pregnancy and Drugs (Prescription and OTC) Directory
During pregnancy, it's very important to know which medications, both OTC and prescription, are safe. Women with chronic conditions such as epilepsy or MS should discuss this with their doctors prior to becoming pregnant if possible. Even vitamins and supplements should be evaluated by your doctor to be sure they are safe for your baby. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how drugs and medications can affect mother and baby during pregnancy.
Medical Reference
How Will You Handle Your Labor Pain?
Many women worry about the pain they’ll feel during childbirth. Learn about the different options you have to handle your labor pain.
Taking Medicine During Pregnancy
While some medications are considered safe to take during pregnancy, the effects of other medications on your unborn baby are unknown. WebMD looks at your pregnancy and medications.
Pregnancy and prenatal vitamins
WebMD explains why prenatal vitamins are important for your health and the health of your unborn baby during pregnancy.
Taking Medicine During Pregnancy
Some medications can be dangerous during pregnancy. Here's a list from WebMD of safe medications during pregnancy and a look at the use of natural -- or alternative -- therapies when a woman is pregnant.
Features
Taking Medication While Pregnant
Drugs can often ensure safer pregnancies than if illnesses are left untreated, but just to play it safe, know what drugs are off limits.
Facing Depression During Pregnancy
An important tool in fighting depression during pregnancy, antidepressants can help an expectant mother -- without hurting her unborn baby.
Toxins and Pregnancy
When you're expecting a baby, how vigilant do you need to be about possible toxins?
Prenatal Vitamins
Can I take prenatal vitamins when I'm not pregnant?
Video
MS Profile: A Young Mother's Story
Pregnancy seems to slow the advance of MS in some women.
Should Pregnant Women Get the Flu Shot?
Should a pregnant woman get a flu shot?
Vaccines and Pregnancy: Before, During, After
Which vaccines do you need before, during, and after pregnancy?
Flu Shots and Pregnancy
Should pregnant women get a flu shot?