Medications
Can I take Aspirin if I'm pregnant and have a headache?
NO!
How much calcium should I ingest a day through my diet if I'm pregnant?
1000 mg
How many visits should a typical pregnant person have to the doctor over the duration of their pregnancy?
8-10
Can I take Benadryl and Claritin if I'm pregnant to control my allergies?
YES - these are pregnancy safe medications
What foods are a good source of choline during pregnancy?
Chicken, beef, eggs, soy
Between what weeks of pregnancy can the baby's gender be found?
20-22 weeks
Can I take Tums and GasX if I'm pregnant for digestive health?
Yes - these are pregnancy safe medications
How much protein should I obtain from my diet every day if I'm pregnant?
70-100g
Between what weeks of pregnancy can you first hear the baby's heartbeat?
10-12 weeks
Can I take Xanax or Valium if I'm pregnant to control my anxiety?
NO!
How many IUs a day of vitamin D should I get from my diet if I'm pregnant?
600
At what week in pregnancy is a vaginal swab for group B streptococcus done?
36 weeks
Can I use Isotretinoin if I'm pregnant to control my acne?
NO - not pregnancy safe
Why is folate important during pregnancy?
Prevents serious developmental problems with the fetus’s brain and spine (neural tube defects)
Decrease the risk of premature birth and/or having a low birth weight
Between what weeks of pregnancy is a gestational diabetes screening done?
24-28 weeks