The Expectant Mother's Guide: To Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs, Vitamins, Home Remedies, and Herbal Products

By Donald L. Sullivan and Ph.D. Donald L. Sullivan, R.Ph.

What to take--and what not to take--when you're expecting or nursing Is it safe to take aspirin during pregnancy? What about cold medicine? If you're expecting, at some point during pregnancy, these questions may come up. Common cold medications and drugs "can" have harmful effects on a developing baby. Likewise, natural and herbal treatments can adversely affect a nursing baby. "The Expectant Mother's Guide" offers moms-to-be a comprehensive resource to clear up confusion regarding prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, supplements, and home remedies. Keep this guide close at hand for important information, including: An A-to-Z listing of prescription and nonprescription drugs and their FDA safety class ratings for pregnant women Specific drug dosages and precautions for the first, second, and third trimesters Which drugs and supplements may be safe or unsafe for use while breast-feeding Guidance on the use of vitamins and herbal supplements during pregnancy Which common household products, such as paint and hair dyes, may be dangerous to your fetus or newborn

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312251904
• ISBN13: 9780312251901
• Release Date: November 2001
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Great resource

Great resource, quick to look up. Answers questions some doctors are reluctant to give. Puts your mind at east when it comes to taking different medication, or are wanting information before you become pregnant.

Informative and handy

This book is very easy to read and search, covers many Rx and over-the-counter drugs, as well as other potential hazards such as paints, caffeine, X-ray, etc. Very useful and handy.