Medication: Take it or Leave it?
Some mamas may be on prescription drugs for chronic diseases or other health-related issues [1]. If you are taking an Rx that indicates it is not suitable for pregnancy, talk to your doctor. Tell her that you are planning to get pregnant or may already be expecting and ask for alternative options.
If your doctor insists on a drug that you feel uncomfortable with taking during pregnancy, consider seeing another specialist. Before you miss your period, it is better to adhere to the recommendations of your doctor.
If you are planning a pregnancy, it is best to adhere to recommendations doctors give for the first trimester of pregnancy [1].
