Treating a Urinary Tract Infection While Pregnant A full bladder competes for pelvic space with a growing uterus. Urinary tract, bladder or kidney infections may result. Many women will have at least one urinary tract infection while pregnant. The symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) or bladder infection (cystitis) include: painful urination, burning on […]
Getting Through the Stomach Flu During Pregnancy One uncomfortable sickness during pregnancy which can strike your already queasy stomach is the stomach flu. The stomach flu, an infection of the intestinal lining, is also referred to as gastroenteritis. It is recognized by the symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, crimpy lower abdominal pain and often fever. […]
Taking Pregnancy Nausea Medication Some medicines to treat vomiting (called antiemetics) are safe, some are not. Emetrol (basically Cola syrup) is a safe and sometimes helpful pregnancy nausea medication. A tablespoon taken several times a day may relieve an upset stomach. Phenothiazines (Compozine, Tigan, Phenergan) despite the “yellow light” caution category are generally considered safe […]
Safely Taking Heartburn Medication During Pregnancy Medications that block gastric acid secretion (called H2-receptor antagonists), such as Tagamet, Zantac and Pepcid seem to be safe to take while pregnant and fall into the “green light” category. However, even safe heartburn medication during pregnancy should not be taken without a doctor’s advice. Over-the-counter antacids, such as […]
How to Reduce a Fever During Pregnancy If you are running a fever, taking medicine doesn’t always need to be the first option. Try these remedies to reduce a fever during pregnancy and cool yourself down. 1. Dress for the Temperature Don’t overdress or under dress yourself. Putting on too many clothes retains your body’s […]
Treating Pain and Fever While Pregnant These three options are over the counter options for treating pain and fever while pregnant. See which medicine is best for your needs. Aspirin Aspirin is not the preferred medication to take for a fever while pregnant, because there are safer and equally effective alternatives. Yet don’t worry if […]
Solutions for Natural Headache Relief in Pregnancy Headaches are an unwelcome, and at times, debilitating part of pregnancy. There is plenty of medication available for headache relief but sometimes the natural ways are the best remedies. Try these tips for natural headache relief during pregnancy. Change Positions Slowly Any movement that changes blood flow to […]
7 Tips for Eating Healthy While Pregnant When you’re pregnant you will need to eat more to meet you and your baby’s nutritional needs, but you need to make sure you’re eating more of the right kinds of foods. Follow these tips for eating healthy while pregnant to get the nutrients you and baby need […]
Side Effects to Smoking While Pregnant The smoke of one cigarette contains the poisonous gases of approximately 4,000 chemicals, some of which could kill or injure your baby and increase your risk of miscarriage. Among the many poisonous gases in cigarette smoke are nicotine, carbon monoxide, benzene, ammonia, and formaldehyde. The harmful side effects of […]
Avoid Drinking Alcohol while Pregnant The harmful effects of drinking alcohol while pregnant on the developing baby were recognized in the early 1900’s, when physicians observed an increase in the number of malformations occurring in babies born nine months after certain European drinking festivals. Unfortunately, any alcohol you drink will get into your baby’s blood, […]
Just Say No to Using Drugs While Pregnant Using illegal drugs of any kind during your pregnancy poses significant risks to you and your unborn baby. If you are concerned about using drugs while pregnant, see what they can do to your baby and how to find help to stop using them. Illegal Drugs When […]
Should you drink caffeine while pregnant? Drinking caffeine while pregnant falls into the category of “when in doubt, leave it out.” While a couple of cups of coffee a day are probably safe for baby, scientists are not sure how much is safe and how much isn’t. You may want to give up or at […]
