Treating Pain And Fever

Fever is very unhealthy for the baby as it overheats the fetus. Getting a high fever in the first trimester is especially worrisome as it can cause certain birth defects in spine and brain development. If you get a fever, you should take medications. And if still, your temperature is not reducing, you should call your doctor immediately.

If you are going through fever while being pregnant, you need to drink a lot of fluids to reduce your body temperature. Most of the pregnant women can take Acetaminophen or Tylenol throughout the pregnancy without facing any issues. Aspirin is not recommended.

What over-the-counter medicines are considered safe during pregnancy?

Cold Symptoms And Hay Fever

(If you have high blood pressure, talk to your doctor first.)

• Chlor-Trimeton - antihistamine
• Sudafed - decongestant
• Actifed - antihistamine and decongestant

Read the label and follow the directions for use and dosage

Cough Symptoms

• Robitussin or Robitussin DM

Constipation

• Docusate (Colace) 100 mg twice a day
• Metamucil - 1-2 teaspoon with 8 oz juice or water
• Milk of Magnesia - 1-2 Tablespoon every evening

Do not use mineral oil.

Minor Headache Or Body Aches

• Tylenol or any acetaminophen preparations, 2 tablets or 650 mg every 4 hours.

Do not take aspirin during your pregnancy unless instructed to do so by your physician. Aspirin may interfere with blood clotting and cause problems during labour and delivery. Do not take ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin) unless instructed by your physician.

If the headache persists for more than 24 hours, call the office.

Heartburn

• Amphogel
• Gelusil
• Maalox

Do not use baking soda or Pepto Bismol.

Fever Or Chills

• If you are unusually hot or cold, you should take your temperature. If the temperature is more than 100.5, you should call your doctor immediately. If the temperature is less than 100.5 take Tylenol 650 mg every 4 hours. If your fever lasts for more than 2 days, you should immediately see the doctor.