MEDICATIONS DURING PREGNANCY

• Whether you are planning a pregnancy, are pregnant or are breastfeeding, it is important to think about what medications you are taking and the effect these might have on your baby. 
• If you have just found out that you are pregnant it is important not to stop taking your medication abruptly without talking to your health care provider first. 
• Your health care provider will assess your situation and decide with you, if you should continue taking the medication, switch to a safer medication or stop taking it. 

Over the Counter Medications

• Over the counter medications are also important to consider. 
• Tylenol, cough syrup and antihistamines are some of the many medications that you need to consider during pregnancy. 
• Any medication you take, whether it is prescribed or bought on a counter at a pharmacy needs to be discussed with your health care provider. 

Natural Health Products

• See Natural Health Products

For more information:

• Call the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit at 474-1400 or 1-800-563-2808 to speak to a Public Health Nurse
• Call Motherisk Home Line at 416-813-6780 or visit www.motherisk.org