Check with your doctor before taking any medicine, including ASA (an example is aspirin). Even medicine you can buy without a prescription can cause birth defects, especially during the first three months of pregnancy. Many drugs can be taken safely when you are pregnant but it is always wise to check with your doctor or pharmacist first. For specific concerns you may want to contact MotherRisk at www.motherisk.org.

Acetominophen and many other medicines are safe. If you take prescription medications talk to your doctor before stopping them. It’s just to keep medical problems well controlled and your and your doctor can figure out what to keep taking and what can be stopped.