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Herpes in Pregnancy (ASHA) »

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Nutrition during pregnancy (ACOG) »

Nutrition for women pregnant with twins »

Parvovirus (Fifths Disease) CDC »

Pain relief during Labor »

Post partum Depression (ACOG) »

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RH Factor: How it Can Affect Your Pregnancy (ACOG) »

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Over the counter medications in Pregnancy

Symptom Medication (safe in pregnancy)
Take as directed on packaging
Headache, fever Tylenol or extra strength Tylenol 2 tablets every 4 hrs as needed
Cold, stuffy nose Tavist, Sudafed tablets, Dimetapp, Ocean Mist nose drops (saline)
Cough Robitussin liquid
Heartburn, gas, sour stomach Tums, Maalox, Mylanta tablets, Pepcid
Constipation Metamucil, Fibercon, Colace, Senakot, Milk of Magnesia
Diarrhea Immodium AD
Nausea, Vomiting Call your doctor for a prescription
Painful urination Call your doctor
Diarrhea Call your doctor
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