Approximately 20% of women experience NVP for a longer period of time. Some women may suffer from NVP until the end of the pregnancy.
Pregnancy, whether planned or a pleasant surprise, brings with it important concerns about prescription and over the counter drugs.
There are several agents for which safety during breast-feeding is not well-defined and may be a risk to the infant.
Pregnant? It's never too late to get the facts about alcohol and pregnancy
Exposure to certain infectious diseases during pregnancy may pose a risk to the unborn baby.
Research shows that women who take vitamins that contain folic acid may lower the risk that their baby will be born with a birth defect called a neural tube defect.
Good nutrition during pregnancy improves the chances of having a healthy baby who will be at lower risk of diseases.
Exposure to certain infectious diseases during pregnancy may pose a risk to the unborn baby.
Natural doesn't always mean safe. But that doesn't stop millions of people, including pregnant women, from consuming naturopathic products.
Motherisk has been painfully aware of the lack of data about the management of cancer in pregnancy.
It is important that you get tested for HIV. There are many pregnant women who are HIV positive and do not know about it.
There are thousands of chemicals in use in today's workplaces - and more women at work than ever before.
Features the 10 Commandments for a safe and healthy pregnancy
Frequently asked questions about everything from medical conditions and infections to over-the-counter medications
Tables that list and grade the most widely prescribed medications and rates their fetal safety
A guide to the safety or risk of herbal products during pregnancy
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Motherisk receives questions from around the world about morning sickness symptoms, effects, treatments and ways to cope. Active topic questions and answers are posted here for anyone to read, provided the reader acknowledges and accepts the proviso and disclaimer below.
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Crushing pills
Hello, I just found this forum and read that you shouldn't crush or cut the diclectin pill... |
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Dimenhydrinate
i am pregnant in 12 weeks,i am asking if taking dimenhydrinate is safe for morning sicknes... |
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Diclectin and drowsiness
i just started taking delectin and i am very tired, i went on it because the nausea was ve... |
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Diclectin and B12
Is it okay to take Diclectin if I get monthly B12 shots? |
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Gravol during labor and delivery
what is safe to take during labor and delivery for nausea and vomiting? Is gravol safe? ... |
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Gravol once a day
I am 11 weeks pregnant and I have been extremely sick the whole time. I take gravol and ty... |
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Diclectin or Gravol Ginger
I am in my 7th week and am suffering from pretty extreme NVP throughout the day. I am awar... |
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