May 11, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
It's estimated that between 3-5% of people who can become pregnant have attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Prescription medications to manage ADD/ADHD symptoms can be very effective and even critical for some people to function in their lives. People who regularly take these stimulant medications want to know if it's safe to continue taking them while trying to conceive and during pregnancy.
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January 25, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
For many people, taking daily medication is vital for continued health and not a "choice" to stop during pregnancy. For those planning to conceive, it's important to know the benefits and risks of medication use as they relate to health in prepregnancy, pregnancy, and birth. As part of National Birth Defects Prevention Month, we are sharing about Treating for Two, an initiative by the Centers for Disease Control that provides information to families and health care providers about safer medication use during pregnancy.
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April 09, 2021 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
Happy spring allergy season! Seasonal allergies affects up to 30% of the world's population. Allergies during pregnancy can feel extra annoying since pregnancy often causes swollen nasal passages even without allergies. You may be wondering which medications are safe to take to alleviate allergy symptoms, or if you can take medication at all! Thankfully, there are lots of options.
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May 16, 2019 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
According to American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines, pregnant people should start taking low-dose prenatal aspirin between weeks 12 and 28 of the pregnancy – but recent evidence shows that starting closer to the beginning of the second trimester may be more beneficial.
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December 08, 2017 | by: Lamaze International
By Eric Farlow, Awareness Advocate, The Recovery Village
For many, using prescription opioids is a day-to-day reality that can help relieve chronic pain for a functioning life. Your doctor may write a script if you deal with prolonged back pa
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