I get headaches and small cold off and on, scared to take anything random now. matlab i know i should ask doc but just wanna understand in general which things people avoid. 9 weeks here.
During my hospital visits, the first rule they told me was never to self-medicate. Even a common cold medicine can affect the baby. Always call your hospital's obstetrician or check the prescribed list they gave you.
I totally understand how difficult it is when you are feeling unwell and can't even take your usual medicines. It is so tough, sweetie. But for your little one's safety, please talk to your doctor before taking anything at all.
I was so paranoid about this that I literally called my doctor's clinic three times just to ask if a cough drop was safe! Please don't take any risks by asking online. Just text your gynac, they are the best person to tell you.
Please be extremely careful and never take any over-the-counter medicine during pregnancy. Having lost a baby before, I know how precious every single precaution is. Please call your gynac for even the smallest issue.
Honestly, no medicine is 100% safe to take without your doctor's green light. Even for minor backaches, I preferred doing mild prenatal yoga stretchings that my doctor permitted, instead of popping pills. Always ask your gynac first.
Beta, in our times we avoided English medicines as much as possible during pregnancy. For minor things like acidity or mild cold, try drinking warm water or fennel seeds (saunf) water. But for any proper medicine, always ask your doctor first.
My PCOS journey made me super cautious about everything I put in my body. Never ever take any medicine unless your doctor has specifically prescribed it to you for this pregnancy. It's just not worth the risk.
Oh god, even for a simple headache I avoid taking any pills now! I just try to eat a warm bowl of soup or drink ginger tea to feel better. Please consult your doc before taking anything, even if it's just simple pain relief.
