Doctors generally advise pregnant women to avoid taking medicines during pregnancy. Especially in the first trimester when the baby’s organs are forming. However, there are times when medications are necessary, and some medications may be vital to the health of the pregnant person or the fetus. In some cases, avoiding or stopping a medication during pregnancy may be more harmful than taking it at all. And yet some medications can increase the risk of health problems during pregnancy, such as certain birth defects, premature birth, or pregnancy loss. Some things…
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