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Are you pregnant and taking medication? You are not alone.Every year in the United States,6 million pregnancies, and 80% of pregnant women said they took at least one medication. Some may be receiving treatment for health problems before pregnancy, while others take medication for health conditions like diabetes, morning sickness, or high blood pressure that may start or worsen during pregnancy. Still others take medications or get vaccines before they find out they are pregnant.

Pregnancy can be an exciting time. It can also be unsettling if you're not sure whether the medicines you're taking will affect your developing fetus. Many medicines are safe to use during pregnancy. For other medicines, there may be less information about whether they're safe to use during pregnancy.

Here are some tips to help you learn more about how prescription and over-the-counter medications may affect you and your baby.

one.Always consult your healthcare provider before taking any medication, dietary supplement, or vitamin. 

When talking with your healthcare provider, consider asking the following questions:

·If I want to get pregnant or find out I'm pregnant, do I need to change my medication?Before you become pregnant, make a plan with your healthcare provider to help you use your medicines safely.

·How will this medicine affect my pregnancy?Ask your healthcare provider about the benefits and risks of taking this medicine.

·Are there any medications or supplements I should avoid?Some medicines can harm a developing fetus at different stages of pregnancy. Your healthcare provider may have you take other medicines during pregnancy.

·Do I need to take more or less medication?When you're pregnant, your heart and kidneys work harder. This may cause certain medicines to pass through your body faster than usual.

·Can I continue taking this medicine after I start breastfeeding?Some medicines pass into your breast milk and may affect your baby.

·What medicine should I take during pregnancy?Ask your healthcare provider which medicines you should take while you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Prenatal vitamins

Talk to your healthcare provider about taking prenatal vitamins. Some prenatal vitamins may contain too many or too few of the vitamins you may need during pregnancy.

What is folic acid?Folic acid helps prevent birth defects of the baby's brain or spine. Ask your healthcare provider if you should take folic acid during pregnancy.forwardand how much folic acid should be taken during the first half of pregnancy.

2. ReviewLabel

Check the medicine label and other information that comes with the medicine to learn about the possible risks during pregnancy.The label tells you what is known about how the medicine may affect you and your developing fetus.Prescription drug labelsContains useful information about the risks of the drug during pregnancy. The label may also contain information about whether the drug passes into breast milk and how it may affect the baby.

3. Screening online information

Ask your healthcare provider about information you read online.Some websites say that certain medications are or are not safe to take during pregnancy. You should always consult your healthcare provider first. Don't take a medication just because it says"Natural" means believing it is safe.

marijuana,CBD and THC

FDA wants to ensure that individuals are aware of theCannabis productsSerious risks, including during pregnancy or breastfeedingDo not use cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), or marijuana in any form while breastfeeding because of the potential risks to you and your newborn.

Using any form of cannabis product during pregnancy can affect fetal brain development and increase the risk of low birth weight, premature birth, and possibly stillbirth. Breast milk can contain THC for up to six days after use. Consuming breast milk containing THC may affect a newborn's brain development and lead to ADHD, poor cognitive function, and other long-term consequences. Studies have shown that you may also be at risk for gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and placental abruption.

Cannabis products claiming to be or advertised as treatments for pain relief, anxiety, or morning sickness are notFDA approved and sold with unproven claims.

Four.Report a Problem

First, tell your healthcare provider if you have any problems with your medicines. Also, tellFDA for any serious problems you experience after taking the medicine.

Which products are affectedFDA Oversight

You should report problems such as serious side effects and product quality issues. You should also report product use errors related to unclear usage or dosage instructions, such as accidentally taking the wrong dose or the wrong medication. Report problems or use errors with the following products:

· Human medicines, including vaccines

· medical devices

· Blood products and other biologics

· Medical foods prescribed by a healthcare provider to help manage a disease or health condition (this does not include meal replacements or weight loss shakes)

You shouldFDA MedWatch Type of issue reported

· Unexpected side effects or adverse events

· Product quality issues

· Preventable product useMedication Errors

· Treatment failure

How to Report

· Call1-800-FDA-1088 to have a reporting form sent to you by mail.

· OnlineFDA Reporting IssuesLearn more aboutTowardsFDA Reporting IssuesMore information is available on the GitHub repository.

· For vaccines,Please be onlineVaccine Adverse Event Reporting System （VAERS) reports.

Voluntary Pregnancy Exposure Registry

Pregnancy exposure registries are studies that collect information about the effects of prescription drugs or vaccines taken during pregnancy on you and your developing baby. These studies collect information from pregnant women who are taking or have taken certain drugs or received certain vaccines during pregnancy. Some pregnancy exposure registries collect information from women who are pregnant but have not taken certain drugs or received certain vaccines. Some pregnancy exposure registries also collect information about newborns after birth.

You can voluntarily join a pregnancy exposure registry (if one is open and enrolling). The information collected can help healthcare providers and pregnant women learn more about the safety of medicines and vaccines used during pregnancy.

· Help other pregnant women by sharing your experiences with medications and vaccines.

· You will be asked to provide information about your health and possibly your baby's health.

The FDA has aList of ongoing pregnancy exposure registriesPharmaceutical companies that produce drugs and vaccines are usually responsible for pregnancy exposure registries for their products. Sometimes, these studies are conducted by other researchers. Find out if there is a pregnancy registry for your drug or vaccine.