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Medication Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Many pregnant women or mothers who are breastfeeding worry about whether to take medications - including prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements. They are afraid these could harm their child. However, sometimes taking medication can’t be avoided.  Pregnancy and lactation are natural periods in a woman’s life. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding can have short-term or long-term health problems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  Answers to frequently asked questions about medication use during pregancy and while breastfeeding.
 
· Fast Facts
  Important statistics about medication use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
 
· NCBDDD Activities
  A list of recent activities of CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities related to medication exposures during pregnancy.
 
· Publications
  Articles and publications that highlights some of CDC’s work in the area of medication use during pregnancy.  Guidelines and recommendations about the use of medications during pregnancy and while breastfeeding by scientists from CDC and other agencies.
 
· Related Links
  Resources and links for additional information on medication use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
 

 

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