So how do you sort through the fine print to know which medications can be used safely during pregnancy? The list below can help you understand which medications are commonly taken during pregnancy, ...

Pertussis or whooping cough is on the rise, and this disease can be deadly for infants. Vaccination during pregnancy is one way mothers can provide early protection to their baby.

Background: Although no asthma or allergy medications can be considered proven safe for use during pregnancy, these medications are often used to prevent the potential direct and indirect ...

This year could be a decade-high for whooping cough cases in Washington state, according to numbers by the state Department ...

Making sense of it all can be daunting. One of the most confusing things about cough medicines is understanding the difference between cough suppressants and expectorants. Cough suppressants stop you ...

Cough suppressants (antitussives) work by blocking the cough reflex in your brain so that you cough less. While searching for the best cough medicine, you will find several over-the-counter (OTC) ...

Influenza A is the most common variant of the flu and the one you’re most likely to get during pregnancy. A flu shot is the ...

Why would a medicine designed to relieve cough and cold symptoms help women get pregnant? During unprotected sexual intercourse, sperm are deposited at the top of the vagina. To reach and fertilise ...

Metoclopramide use during early pregnancy was not associated with excess risk for congenital malformations. In the U.S., treatment of nausea and vomiting during early pregnancy usually involves ...

From this, researchers have learned the following about acne medications: Adapalene (brand name: Differin® gel): Most experts recommend stopping this treatment during pregnancy. Antibiotics (you apply ...