March 2009
54 posts
Electroconvulsive Therapy During Pregnancy →
Electroconvulsive therapy during pregnancy is a safe alternative for treating depression, mania, catatonia, or schizophrenia without the use of medications which could be harmful…
Celexa and Pregnancy →
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has labeled Celexa (citalopram) as a category C drug, meaning the effects of the medication have not been completely studied in pregnant women. Studies…
Carbatrol and Pregnancy →
Carbatrol (carbamazepine) should only be taken during pregnancy when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh any potential risk to the fetus. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
Gestational Diabetes and Premature Delivery →
Gestational diabetes can cause an increase in amniotic fluid. This increase in fluid can heighten the risk of having a premature birth. Gestational diabetes can also result in the mother…
Atypical Antipsychotics and Pregnancy →
Unfortunately, there is little scientific evidence on the safety of atypical antipsychotic drugs used during pregnancy. Physicians are often torn in the decision regarding how to treat…
Gestational Diabetes and Weight Gain →
Research has shown a link between weight gain and gestational diabetes. It is important to maintain a healthy weight gain during pregnancy to lower the risk of developing diabetes. If…
Carbex and Pregnancy →
Carbex (selegiline) is typically not recommended for use during pregnancy unless the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh any potential risks to the fetus. The U.S. Food and Drug…
Clonazepam and Pregnancy →
Clonazepam is only recommended for use during pregnancy when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh any risks to the fetus. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has listed…
Chlorpromazine and Pregnancy →
Chlorpromazine, a medication sometimes recommended to treat psychosis, nausea, and vomiting, should only be used during pregnancy when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh any…
Chlordiazepoxide and Pregnancy →
Chlordiazepoxide, the generic form of Librium, should only be used during pregnancy when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh any potential risks to the fetus. The U.S. Food and…
Cymbalta and Pregnancy →
The antidepressant Cymbalta should only be used during pregnancy if the potential benefits to the mother clearly outweigh any potential risks to the fetus. The U.S. Food and Drug…
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Breast Feeding →
Breastfeeding women who have rheumatoid arthritis is not unheard of, and can be an excellent choice for newborns. Moms who choose to nurse their babies, though, should inform their physicians…
Gestational Diabetes Insipidus →
Gestational diabetes insipidus occurs only during pregnancy when an enzyme produced by the placenta causes a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the mother. Diabetes insipidus…
Motrin and Pregnancy →
Motrin use in pregnancy is not recommended. Taking Motrin during the last three months of pregnancy can cause problems in the unborn child. Do not use this medication during pregnancy…
Psoriasis and Pregnancy →
Overall, having psoriasis has no bearing on conception or pregnancy; however, treatment methods may need to be evaluated to ensure they are safe for both mother and baby. Many women who…
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy →
Although rheumatoid arthritis can present some challenges to becoming pregnant, once conception has taken place the condition has little bearing on the outcome of the pregnancy. It often…
Managing Gestational Diabetes With Diet And... →
A healthy diet plan and regular exercise are an excellent way to avoid the use of insulin therapy to control gestational diabetes. A health care provider will help with a diet plan that…
Aurorix and Pregnancy →
It is not known if Aurorix is safe for an unborn fetus due to limited clinical evaluations. Aurorix should only be taken if the benefit to the mother outweighs the risk to the unborn fetus….
Gestational Diabetes and Insulin →
Doctors prescribe insulin to patients with gestational diabetes when blood sugar cannot be controlled through diet and exercise. Insulin dosages will be adjusted accordingly during…
American College of Obstetricians and... →
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) was founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1951. ACOG is the nations leading association dedicated to providing services in women’s health…
Buspirone and Pregnancy →
Based on animal studies, it is thought that buspirone is safe to administer during pregnancy. Since humans and animals don’t always react similarly to all medications, your doctor may chose…
Buspar and Pregnancy →
Based on animal studies, it is thought that Buspar is safe to administer during pregnancy. Since humans and animals don’t always react similarly to all medications, your doctor may chose to…
Rheumatoid Arthritis in Pregnancy →
While conceiving a baby may take a little longer if you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, the condition itself poses no harm to an unborn child. Up to 80% of female patients report fewer …
Doppler Ultrasound →
Doppler ultrasound is used to detect blood clots, incompetent valves in leg veins, heart valve defects, congenital heart disease, arterial occlusion, and stenosis of arteries. It…
Bupropion and Pregnancy →
Since conclusive human study information is limited, bupropion should only be taken during pregnancy if the benefits clearly outweigh the risk. Depression suffered by a pregnant woman…
Gestational Diabetes Statistics →
There are many statistics concerning gestational diabetes. These statistics take into account the cause of gestational diabetes, prevalence, complications, and hospitalization due to…
Budeprion and Pregnancy →
The Food and Drug Administration has assigned budeprion a category C for use during pregnancy. Category C signifies that there has been no adequate human testing done, but that it is…
Effects of Birth Control Pills on Breast Milk →
The use of birth control pills while breastfeeding should be discussed with a physician prior to starting treatment. It is suggested that a mother who plans on breastfeeding wait…
Aripiprazole and Pregnancy →
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has labeled aripiprazole (Abilify) as a category C drug, meaning the effects of the medication have not been completely studied in pregnant women….
Ambien and Pregnancy →
Ambien (zolpidem) is used as a short-term treatment in patients with insomnia. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has labeled Ambien as a category C drug, meaning the effects of the…
Blood Clots and Pregnancy →
The risk for developing blood clots is higher during pregnancy. Most blood clots in pregnant women occur deep in veins in the legs. They most likely form due to changes in blood…
Angelina Jolie and Gestational Diabetes →
Actress Angelina Jolie was diagnosed with gestational diabetes during her second pregnancy early in 2008. Media reports also reported that she was suffering from painful swelling in her
Treating Psoriasis While Pregnant →
Having psoriasis has no affect on fertility or pregnancy; however, treatment options are limited for pregnant psoriasis sufferers. In general, pregnant women are advised to avoid any…
Anafranil and Pregnancy →
Anafranil (clomipramine) is a tricyclic antidepressant and should only given to pregnant women when the benefits clearly outweigh any potential risk to the fetus. The U.S. Food and…
Anticoagulants and Pregnancy →
When women with an increased risk for blood clots are pregnant, physicians must take careful note of the administration of anticoagulants. If administered too early in the pregnancy,…
Antiplatelets and Pregnancy →
The use of antiplatelets during pregnancy is not advised unless under the recommendation of a physician. Problems with fetal development and bleeding in both the fetus and mother can…
Adapin and Pregnancy →
Adapin, a tricyclic antidepressant, is typically not recommended for use during pregnancy. The drug, a medication prescribed to treat conditions such as bipolar disorder and …
Amitriptyline and Pregnancy →
Amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant, should only be used during pregnancy when the potential benefits to the mother clearly outweigh any potential risks to the fetus. The U.S….
Amphetamines and Pregnancy →
Amphetamines are recommended for use in pregnancy only when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh any risks to the fetus. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has listed…
Aristospan and Pregnancy →
Aristospan, a medicine commonly used to treat inflammation caused by arthritis, tendinitis, and bursitis, should only be used during pregnancy if the benefits to the mother…
Ulcerative Colitis and Pregnancy →
According to researches, women who have ulcerative colitis during pregnancy are still able to have a normal delivery. However, ulcerative colitis does increase the chance of preterm labor…
Asendis and Pregnancy →
Asendis, a tricyclic antidepressant, is recommended for use during pregnancy only when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh any potential risks to the fetus. The U.S. Food and…
Asendin and Pregnancy →
Asendin, a tricyclic antidepressant, is only recommended for use during pregnancy when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh any potential risks to the fetus. The U.S. Food and…
Aventyl and Pregnancy →
Aventyl, an antidepressant, is sometimes used to treat depression or bipolar disorder in pregnant women. Currently, there have been no well controlled human or animal studies…
Alprazolam and Pregnancy →
Alprazolam, a medication used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and depression, is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless there are no alternative medications…
Amoxapine and Pregnancy →
The antidepressant medication amoxapine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless the benefit to the mother clearly outweighs any potential risks to the fetus. The U.S. Food…
Losartan and Pregnancy →
Losartan (Cozaar) is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Losartan has been shown to cause significant temporary or permanent problems to human fetuses. Those known problems include…
Dyclonine and Pregnancy →
Dyclonine should only be used during pregnancy if under a physician’s care or recommendation. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified Dyclonine a category C. There has been no…
Psoriasis in Pregnancy →
Most women affected by psoriasis go through their pregnancies without incident, just as most people do. Although it has been reported that psoriasis may worsen or get better throughout …
Dimetane and Pregnancy →
Dimetane is not recommended during pregnancy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified Dimetane as a pregnancy category C drug. It should only be taken if the benefit to the mother…