2006-09-10 13:05:41 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Yes.
Anything the mother eats, drinks, smokes, or takes also goes to the baby because you share a blood stream (mostly). Your doctor or pharmacist should know that you're pregnant, and let you know if it's OK to take any particular medication.
2006-09-10 13:09:12 · answer #1 · answered by stevejensen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the stage of pregnancy and the type of medication. The girl, or should I say, woman, needs to talk to her doctor about the type of medication because not a lot research has been done on pregnant women to learn about the risks to unborn babies (quite understandably).
2006-09-10 20:10:35 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be as if the unborn child is also taking the medicine. But if the woman is ill and does not seek treatment that can also harm an unborn child. Best to consult a doctor on specific illnesses and specific medications.
2006-09-10 20:13:33 · answer #3 · answered by Smiley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drug manufacturers issue a Category Class for all medications. Those that have been researched, tested and used in trials that are safe for pregnant or nursing women carries a Category B.
I would not take anything, whether prescribed or over-the-counter (OTC), that is not a Category B class of drug. Furthermore, if it has not been prescribed or recommended by your Obstetrician, don't take it!
2006-09-10 20:10:25 · answer #4 · answered by Jhazzi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the medication she needs to consult her doctor about what is and is not safe to be takeing while she is pregnant
2006-09-10 23:47:59 · answer #5 · answered by brandi.smiles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are taking prescribed medication then the doctor is going to give them a safe dosage.
An example of this is AZT, insulin, etc......
2006-09-10 20:10:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say if it's prescribed then no b/c the dr. looks out for the baby before they prescribe anything. and i would not worry about it. but if it's not prescribed then yes it really can hurt the baby and you need to watch out. but i wouldn't think that you would do that. i hope not anyways
2006-09-10 20:12:56 · answer #7 · answered by Robin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but it will all depend on what the medication is that you are taking
2006-09-10 20:13:04 · answer #8 · answered by Chery 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF THE DOCTOR IS PRESCRIBING THE MEDICATION THEN THAT MUST MEAN THAT IS NOT GOING TO HARM THE BABY.
2006-09-10 22:03:03 · answer #9 · answered by beautyj24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what kind of medication and for how long
2006-09-10 20:09:29 · answer #10 · answered by miss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋