Don't stop taking your medicines until your healthcare provider says that it is OK.Before you get pregnant, work with your healthcare provider to make a plan to help you safely use your medicines.What medicines and herbs should I avoid?
Some drugs can harm your baby during different stages of your pregnancy. At these times, your healthcare provider may have you take something else.Your heart and kidneys work harder when you are pregnant. This makes medicines pass through your body faster than usual.Some drugs can get into your breast milk and affect your baby.Ask about special vitamins for pregnant women called pre-natal vitamins.Some dietary supplements may have too much or too little of the vitamins that you need.
The labeling tells you what is known about how the drugs might affect pregnant women. Your healthcare provider can help you decide if you should take the medicine.