Medicines & supplements in pregnancy: what to know
Some of the most common medicines in the bathroom cabinet are not recommended in pregnancy, while a few supplements matter more than most people realise. Always check with a pharmacist, midwife or doctor before starting or stopping anything.
Can you take ibuprofen while pregnant?
Many cold-and-flu tablets quietly contain ibuprofen — which isn’t recommended in pregnancy.
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Is Pepto-Bismol safe during pregnancy?
The famous pink stomach remedy contains a close cousin of aspirin.
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When should you start taking folic acid?
The baby’s spine starts forming before most women even know they’re pregnant.
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Does your prenatal vitamin contain enough iodine?
Many prenatal vitamins contain little or no iodine — a nutrient vital for your baby’s brain.
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Do you need vitamin D during pregnancy?
In the UK, every pregnant woman is advised to take vitamin D from October to March — and some all year.
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Is retinol skincare safe during pregnancy?
Your favourite night serum might be on the pregnancy “no” list.
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Which vaccines are recommended during pregnancy?
The whooping cough vaccine you get in pregnancy protects your newborn before they can be vaccinated.
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