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Is it safe to use nose sprays during pregnancy?
It is important to understand what is going on in your respiratory system during pregnancy. While you are pregnant, the respiratory tract lining receives more blood. This is a result of certain ...
www.amazingpregnancy.com/pregnancy-articles/109.html
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Upside: Short article on the safety of using nasal sprays during pregnancy ; many links
Downside: Several ads
Do's and Don'ts of Taking Medicine During Pregnancy
COMMON ILLNESSES DURING PREGNANCY Nasal Congestion and Sinusitis 5 ways to safely end nasal and sinus congestion Living with Asthma Understanding medications for asthma Coping with Urinary Tract ...
www.askdrsears.com/html/1/t011500.asp
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Upside: Excellent detailed advice on specific medications you can and can't take during pregnancy for different situations
Downside: Site will ask you to sign up for newsletter which you can decline
Is It Safe for My Baby? - Cough and Cold Medications
(e.g., cough suppressants such as dextromethorphan (DM), decongestants such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed®); antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl®); expectorants such as guafenasin; nasal ...
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Upside: Information on the safety of various cough and cold medicines during pregnancy
Downside: None
Medications During Pregnancy
"How can I tell which medications are safe to use during pregnancy?" Open any prescription or over-the-counter drug insert and read the fine print (if you can). Virtually all will spell out the ...
www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/ask-heidi/week-17/medications-during-pregnancy.aspx
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Upside: Detailed explanation on medicine safety during pregnancy
Downside: Confusing links on page for more information
Medications that Are Safe during Pregnancy
Women who are between four and 12 weeks pregnant may safely take the following over-the-counter medications. Follow all directions on the container for adult dosage/use.
www.providence.org/Oregon/health_resource_centers/Pregnancy_Center/Medication.htm
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Upside: Good table on the safety of different medications of different conditions during pregnancy
Downside: May not cover all situations
Prevention and Treatment of Headache in Pregnancy
Headaches can be miserable and debilitating, especially during pregnancy, but in most cases they're not dangerous. Warning signs that a headache needs urgent evaluation by a physician include: if it ...
www.drspock.com/article/0,1510,5893,00.html
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Upside: Good detailed information on which headache medications are safe to take during pregnancy
Downside: Text heavy page
Medication during Pregnancy : Medication & Pregnancy : Discovery
Health Concerned about medication during pregnancy? Read Discovery Health's article on medication during pregnancy and learn how medication and pregnancy can affect your health.
health.discovery.com/centers/pregnancy/americanbaby/medications.html
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Upside: Good overview of medications that are safe during pregnancy
Downside: Small font
Medications Considered Safe for Use During Pregnancy
Whether you have been exposed to a chest x-ray, an infection, a chemical, or a drug during pregnancy you may find some comfort in the knowing that the majority of such exposures do not result in ...
www.obfocus.com/high-risk/meds1.htm
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Upside: Very good information on the safety of medications during pregnancy including helpful charts
Downside: Basic site design with lots of scrolling
Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts: The Smart Woman's A-Z Pocket
Companion for a Safe and Sound Pregnancy For when you need the facts — not fear — about what food, drinks, activities, and procedures you should avoid during each month of your pregnancy.
www.enotalone.com/article/5943.html
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Upside: Excerpt from book and what is safe and not safe during pregnancy
Downside: Only the letter 'A'; on two pages
Coughs and Colds in Pregnancy
As common as colds are, it's no surprise that you stand a good chance of getting one while pregnant. The only thing is, when you're expecting, weathering a cold or a nagging cough goes beyond the ...
www.drspock.com/article/0,1510,5985,00.html
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Upside: Good detailed information on which products are safe to take when you have a cough or cold during pregnancy
Downside: Text heavy page
