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Lightheadedness & Dizziness in Pregnancy
Quick Read Most lightheadedness during pregnancy is normal and caused by hormonal changes that affect your blood vessels and circulation. Typically Normal: happens occasionally with position changes, improves when you sit or lie down, passes quickly, or occurs when you haven’t had enough fluid or eaten recently. To feel better, try moving slowly when…
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Understanding Vaccine Safety in Pregnancy: A Deep Dive into the Evidence
I know you’re here because you want to make the best choices for your baby. As both an ObGyn and a mother of three, I understand the anxiety that comes with vaccine decisions during pregnancy. Let me walk you through what you need to know, based on both the science and my experience. The Science…
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ADHD Medication in Pregnancy
Making decisions about ADHD medication during pregnancy can feel overwhelming. As both an ObGyn and someone who has ADHD, I want to help you understand what we know about these medications so you can have an informed discussion with your healthcare provider. What We Know About Specific Medications Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine (Adderall®) Recent large studies are reassuring…
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Doxylamine Succinate-Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Diclegis®): What You Need to Know During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding come with plenty of questions—especially when it comes to medications. If you’ve been prescribed or are currently using doxylamine succinate-pyridoxine hydrochloride (Diclegis®) to treat nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, you may wonder if this medication is safe. Here’s what you need to know to help you make informed decisions with your healthcare…
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Docusate Sodium (Colace®): What You Need to Know During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding come with plenty of questions—especially when it comes to medications. If you’ve been prescribed or are currently using docusate sodium (Colace®, Correctol®) to treat constipation, you may wonder if this medication is safe. Here’s what you need to know to help you make informed decisions with your healthcare provider. About Docusate Sodium…
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Duloxetine (Cymbalta®, Irenka®): What You Need to Know During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding come with plenty of questions—especially when it comes to medications. If you’ve been prescribed or are currently using duloxetine (Cymbalta®, Irenka®) to treat depression, anxiety, or chronic pain, you may wonder if this medication is safe. Here’s what you need to know to help you make informed decisions with your healthcare provider.…
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Erythromycin: What You Need to Know During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding come with plenty of questions—especially when it comes to medications. If you’ve been prescribed or are currently using erythromycin to treat a bacterial infection, you may wonder if this medication is safe. Here’s what you need to know to help you make informed decisions with your healthcare provider. About Erythromycin Erythromycin is…
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Famotidine (Pepcid®, Pepcid AC®): What You Need to Know During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding come with plenty of questions—especially when it comes to medications. If you’ve been prescribed or are currently using famotidine (Pepcid®, Pepcid AC®) to treat acid reflux or ulcers, you may wonder if this medication is safe. Here’s what you need to know to help you make informed decisions with your healthcare provider.…
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Fexofenadine (Allegra®): What You Need to Know During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding come with plenty of questions—especially when it comes to medications. If you’ve been prescribed or are currently using fexofenadine (Allegra®) to treat allergy symptoms, you may wonder if this medication is safe. Here’s what you need to know to help you make informed decisions with your healthcare provider. About Fexofenadine Fexofenadine is…
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Fluconazole (Diflucan®): What You Need to Know During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding come with plenty of questions—especially when it comes to medications. If you’ve been prescribed or are currently using fluconazole (Diflucan®) to treat a fungal infection, you may wonder if this medication is safe. Here’s what you need to know to help you make informed decisions with your healthcare provider. About Fluconazole Fluconazole…
