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Tylenol and Extra Strength Tylenol
is safe at any point during the pregnancy in its usual dose.
We do not recommend other pain relievers such as Advil,
Aleve or aspirin.
Over-the-counter antacids are safe
in pregnancy. Either the liquids such as Maalox or Mylanta,
or tablets such as Tums or Rolaids are acceptable.
For nausea and vomiting of early
pregnancy ("morning sickness"), the over-the-counter
sleeping pill Unisom often has an antinausea effect,
although it may make you sleepy. You may take 1/2 to 1
tablet at night, and this often has a residual effect into
the next day. You may also take a 1/2 tablet in the morning
if necessary. Vitamin B6 25 mg three times a day (brand name
Nestrex) may also be helpful for "morning sickness."
Over-the-counter cold medicines are
fine during any stage of the pregnancy. However, we do not
recommend cold syrups that have alcohol in them or
combination cold preparations which have Advil or aspirin in
them. The following are suggested medications for cold
symptoms:
Congestion - Sudafed or
nasal sprays
Cough - Robitussin or Robitussin
DM
Sore Throat - any throat
lozenge
Muscle Aches - Tylenol
Runny Nose - Any over-the-counter
antihistamine
Most antibiotics are also safe
during pregnancy. However, feel free to check with us if you
need to take any prescription medication just to make
sure.
TRAVEL & PREGNANCY
You may travel by any
means including air travel up until one month before your
due date if your pregnancy is uncomplicated. After 36 weeks,
we recommend that you remain within one hour of a
hospital.
WEIGHT GAIN IN PREGNANCY
The usual weight gain
in pregnancy is 25 to 35 pounds for the entire pregnancy.
Most of this weight gain comes in the second and third
trimester at a rate of about 1 pound per week. Weight gain
is variable in the first trimester. You may even lose some
weight as your appetite may be decreased. If you are
overweight, you do not need to gain as much weight.
SEATBELT USE
We recommend that you
wear your seatbelt whenever you are riding or driving in a
car. Even in the third trimester, it is fine to have the
shoulder strap go across the uterus.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
You may exercise
throughout your pregnancy. Walking, running, swimming,
aerobics, and moderate weight training are all acceptable.
We do not recommend contact sports or sports where you are
likely to fall such as snow skiing, water skiing, or
horseback riding beyond the first trimester. You may have
sex throughout the pregnancy if your pregnancy has been
uncomplicated.
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