I have a bad throat infection from last 3 days and im 14 weeks. My family doc gave a course but i havent started, thoda dar lag raha hai for the baby. Did anyone take antibiotics in pregnancy, was it ok?
Beta, during pregnancy avoid taking heavy pills on your own. For small colds or throat issues, try warm haldi milk or ginger water first. But if the doctor has written the medicine, then you must take it as they know best.
Please do not take any antibiotics without checking with your gynac first. Even safe medicines can have side effects during pregnancy. Always call your doctor's clinic and confirm the exact name and dosage before swallowing any pill.
If your doctor has recommended them, it's absolutely fine. They evaluate the benefits and choose pregnancy-safe options. I had to take a course for a dental issue, and everything went completely smooth and I had a normal delivery.
I had to take antibiotics after my C-section to prevent any infection, and even during pregnancy my doctor gave me safe ones for a UTI. They are fine as long as your doctor prescribes them. Don't worry, they know what is safe for the baby.
I was so scared when my doctor prescribed antibiotics for a sinus infection in my second trimester, I literally cried! But my toddler is 2 now and completely healthy. Sometimes infections are worse for the baby than the safe meds doctors give us.
Honestly, some antibiotics are completely safe while others should be avoided. Never self-medicate or use old prescriptions. If you have an infection, it's safer to treat it under your gynac's supervision than leaving it untreated.
Look, nobody wants to take medicines, but if you have a severe infection, antibiotics are necessary. Just go to your regular family doctor or gynac, show them the issue, and buy only what they prescribe. Don't browse online or ask local chemists.
