Tell a Friend | Sign In or Register
Aha! Baby
The Pregnancy Search Engine
Results for: Laxative
Over-the-counter laxatives for constipation: Use with caution
Laxatives can help relieve and prevent constipation. But not all of them are safe for long-term use. Overuse of certain laxatives can lead to dependency and decreased bowel function.
www.mayoclinic.com/health/laxatives/HQ00088
Excerpt
Upside: Good overview on using laxatives during pregnancy
Downside: None
Constipation in Pregnancy
Practically speaking, constipation can mean hard or infrequent bowel movements. While not a topic many people feel comfortable discussing, constipation is common in women in general and particularly ...
www.drspock.com/article/0,1510,4403,00.html
Excerpt
Upside: Good detailed information on the safety of taking laxatives and other medications for constipation during pregnancy
Downside: Text heavy page
Are laxatives safe to take during pregnancy?
No No No! Laxatives pass through the placenta and can be harmful!! Your best bet (if you're constipated) is to drink a fiber drink like fibersure or metamucill or drink lots of water. You can even ...
wiki.answers.com/Q/Are_laxatives_safe_to_take_during_pregnancy
Excerpt
Upside: User question on taking laxatives during pregnancy
Downside: Unclear source of answers
Is It Safe To Take Dulcolax While Pregnant?
Constipation can be a real pain in the butt during pregnancy, more so than at other times! It's incredibly common with greater than half of all expectant mothers reporting the condition. Pregnancy ...
www.amazingpregnancy.com/pregnancy-articles/496.html
Excerpt
Upside: Short article on the safety of laxatives during pregnancy; many links
Downside: Several ads
Chart: Over-the-counter medications during pregnancy
This chart lists over-the-counter medicines considered "low risk" for pregnant women when taken for the occasional mild illness. It also mentions a few that are not safe. Of course, nothing is 100 ...
www.babycenter.com/0_chart-over-the-counter-medications-during-pregnancy_1486462.bc
Excerpt
Upside: Detailed chart of medicines that are okay to take during pregnancy
Downside: None
Do You Know What Medicines Are Safe To Consume During Pregnancy?
We have gathered together a list of over the counter medicines which are considered to be low risk and safe for pregnant women to take. As there is never a 100% guarantee that these medicines will be ...
www.pregnancy-calendars.net/medicine.aspx
Excerpt
Upside: Good list of medications and their safety during pregnancy
Downside: Busy page
Substance Use During Pregnancy
Tobacco, alcohol and drugs can have harmful effects on anyone's health. When a pregnant or nursing woman uses these substances, her baby also is exposed to them, for all substances cross the placenta ...
www.ucsfhealth.org/childrens/medical_services/preg/care/pregSubstance.html
Excerpt
Upside: Article on the safety of various drugs, alcohol, tobacco, caffeine and more during pregnancy
Downside: None
What kind of meds can you take will pregnant?
Im like 24 weeks pregnant and i have a headach and would like to take something for it but i dont know what i can take. Thank NOTE: If you have a question about the safety of any medication during ...
ph.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070703193114AA7v40V
Excerpt
Upside: Answers to user generated question on which medications are safe during pregnancy
Downside: Range of various answers
Over-the-counter medicines in pregnancy
Most women are aware that during pregnancy they need to avoid as many non-essential medicines as possible. Yet these same women are just as likely to suffer from minor ailments as anyone else, as ...
www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/medicinesinpregnancy.htm
Excerpt
Upside: Helpful information on various medication and their safety for constipation, heartburn, headaches, backaches, hay fever, allergies, coughs and colds, diarrhea, eczema and more
Downside: Busy page; page may not load if using Firefox browser
37 Drugs and Pregnancy: Over-The-Counter Drugs Considered Safe
During Pregnancy SYMPTOM DRUG Pain (such as a headache) Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Diarrhea Kaolin and Pectin (Kaopectate) Constipation Mild laxatives (like Milk of Magnesia) Heartburn Antacids
Excerpt
Upside: Short list of safe medications
Downside: Very limited depth ;several ads
