Using Medicines During Pregnancy
en español: Usar medicamentos durante el embarazo
Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/medications.html
Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD
Should Some Medicines Be Avoided During Pregnancy?
Many medicines shouldn't be used during pregnancy, but others are safe. Even common OTC medicines (those you can buy in stores without a prescription) may not be OK during pregnancy because of their potential effects on the baby. Some prescription medicines also may harm a developing fetus. The type of harm depends on the kind of medicine.
And while they may seem harmless, herbal remedies and supplements are not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). That means that they don't have to follow any safety standards and so could be harmful to an unborn baby.