I know they say it's safe to take benadryl while pregnant.I'm 27 wks.Well last night I Took one and slept for 12 hrs best sleep I've had in a long time.It knocked me out.My question is did it knock my baby out to?If it had that effect on me what kind of effect did it have on my baby?I felt her kicking nice and strong today so I know she's probably okay but still there's doubts.Anyone know what I'm talking about?
2006-12-27 10:25:47 · 9 answers · asked by lady2 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
you and your baby are just fine! I have 2 kids and took benadryl for motion sickness and sleeping both children are fine... I do understand your worries..it just means you are gonna be a great mommy!!
2006-12-27 10:31:16 · answer #1 · answered by copsgrl07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clearly all the people saying not to give Benadryl at all are just going on gut reaction. It is OK to give your dog benadryl for allergic reactions. My own vet has recommended it to me in the past. You have to take a look on the box and pick the correct dosage based on whether your dog, if it were a human, would have a weight considered "adult" or "child'. A 27 lb. dog definately would get a child's dosage, but not an infant dosage. Dont' freak out. Give the puppy the Benadryl in the amount and frequency recomended for young children that is written on the box.
2016-03-29 08:41:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm on prescribed medication for this pregnancy and I was told baby does not get the same amount of the drug that you do--I don't think it knocked your baby out. It's a great sign that she was kicking strong today. Baby should be just fine, especially since Benadryl is considered safe to take during pregnancy--good luck!!
2006-12-27 10:29:47 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Sodas♥ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I took Benadryl when I was pregnant with my first child. Then with my second they told me that I should not take Benadryl. Check with your doctor. There are some medications that cross that placental barrier and your baby is affected and some meds that do not cross. I would check with your doctor and check every time because there are always scenarios cropping up that are connected to medications when pregnant or breast feeding even after it is deemed "safe".
2006-12-27 10:31:57 · answer #4 · answered by icunurse85 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it would knock your baby out:
NEONATAL SIDE EFFECTS: Potential for severe sedation if administered to the mother before delivery [8].
http://www.obfocus.com/reference/Formulary/Drugs%20in%20Pregnancy/Diphenhydramine.htm
However that may not cause problems. It is considered a category B, meaning it is unlikely to cause harm. I wouldn't take it regularly though.
2006-12-27 10:32:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well..benadryl is harmless to the baby!! it effected on you so on if you however had the best sleep the baby had his sleep too! and as a doctor i can asure you that you baby is fine. its stronge and kicky because it is active so on it had alot of sleep! :) dont worry
2006-12-27 10:31:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should be very minimal if anything at all on the baby that is why it is okay to take.
if she is kicking and being strong today i am sure she is alright.
2006-12-27 10:29:21 · answer #7 · answered by LOVE MY LIFE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure everything is fine...especially if she's moving alot today, but everything in moderation. I wouldn't take it again for a while.
Take care!
2006-12-27 10:43:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what anyone says, always check with your doctor before taking ANY meds while pregnant
2006-12-27 10:29:50 · answer #9 · answered by lizzard 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋