web analytics
  • About Us
  • Sign UP
  • Login
  • HOME
  • ASK
    • Conception
      • Natural Fertility Options
      • Medical Fertility Options
      • Body Functions (conception)
      • Fertility Support
      • Family Planning
    • Pregnancy
      • 1st Trimester
      • 2nd Trimester
      • 3rd Trimester
      • Body Functions
      • Prenatal Care
        • Nutrition
      • Maternity Providers
      • High Risk Pregnancy
        • Pregnant With Twins
      • Confessions
      • Partner Support
    • Labor and Delivery
      • Birth Plan
        • VBAC
        • Water Birth
      • Early Stages of Labor
      • Body Function- Labor
      • Pain Management
        • Natural Pain Management
          • Hypnosis
        • Pain Medication
      • Hospital Care
        • Inductions
        • High Risk Birth
        • C-section
      • Home Birth Care
      • Labor & Delivery Confessionals
      • Golden Hour
    • Postpartum
      • Post Maternity Care
      • The First 24 Hours
      • Birth Trauma
      • Postpartum Nutrition
    • Newborn Care
      • Newborn Health
      • Breastfeeding
      • Babywearing
      • Newborn Photography
      • Hospital Based Care
  • DO
    • Wellness
      • Fitness
      • Stress Managment
      • Nutrition
    • Labor and Delivery Prep
      • DO: Miracles of Waterbirth
      • Labor Positions
    • Newborn Instructionals
      • BreastFeeding Essentials
      • Babywearing Tutorials
  • SHARE
  • MEET THE CONTRIBUTORS
Search
  • About Us
  • LEARN: Waterbirth Courses
  • Sign Up
  • Login
  • Customer Service
Informational database of pregnancy and birth related questions Birthpedia
Informational database of pregnancy and birth related questions Informational database of pregnancy and birth related questions
  • HOME
  • ASK
    • Conception
      • Natural Fertility Options
      • Medical Fertility Options
      • Body Functions (conception)
      • Fertility Support
      • Family Planning
    • Pregnancy
      • 1st Trimester
      • 2nd Trimester
      • 3rd Trimester
      • Body Functions
      • Prenatal Care
        • Nutrition
      • Maternity Providers
      • High Risk Pregnancy
        • Pregnant With Twins
      • Confessions
      • Partner Support
    • Labor and Delivery
      • Birth Plan
        • VBAC
        • Water Birth
      • Early Stages of Labor
      • Body Function- Labor
      • Pain Management
        • Natural Pain Management
          • Hypnosis
        • Pain Medication
      • Hospital Care
        • Inductions
        • High Risk Birth
        • C-section
      • Home Birth Care
      • Labor & Delivery Confessionals
      • Golden Hour
    • Postpartum
      • Post Maternity Care
      • The First 24 Hours
      • Birth Trauma
      • Postpartum Nutrition
    • Newborn Care
      • Newborn Health
      • Breastfeeding
      • Babywearing
      • Newborn Photography
      • Hospital Based Care
  • DO
    • Wellness
      • Fitness
      • Stress Managment
      • Nutrition
    • Labor and Delivery Prep
      • DO: Miracles of Waterbirth
      • Labor Positions
    • Newborn Instructionals
      • BreastFeeding Essentials
      • Babywearing Tutorials
  • SHARE
  • MEET THE CONTRIBUTORS
  • Pregnancy
  • High Risk Pregnancy

ASK: I’m on a prescription medication. Is it safe to continue taking it during pregnancy?

By
Dr. Susan Lanni, MD
Share
  • TAGS
  • medication during pregnancy
Avatar photo
Dr. Susan Lanni, MD
https://medschool.vcu.edu/expertise/detail.html?ID=842
My clinical expertise is focused on maternal medical disease in pregnancy, as well as a range of pregnancy and fetal conditions complicating pregnancy such as preterm labor, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and phenotypic, chromosomal anomalies, and genetic syndromes involving coordination... Read More

Become a Birthpedia Insider

We give away FREE content to our Insiders.   Starting with a video recorded forum of experts called "Obstacles to Peace in Birth" featuring Dr. Michel Odent, Dr. Amber Price, Nancy Wainer and Emily Wannenburg. Sign up today!

Thank you!

You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

Informational database of pregnancy and birth related questions
Finally a site dedicated to providing you current, quick & qualified answers about pregnancy and birth from a variety of professionals who value evidence based information.
Contact us: [email protected]
  • FAQ
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Subscribe
  • About Us
  • LEARN -For Professionals
  • Blog
© Birthpedia- powered by Birth Angels Interactive

Choose Your Certificate

You have "xxx" amount of time before you can mark the session as complete. .

Edit with Live CSS
Save
Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete.

Medical Disclaimer

The information on Birthpedia is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

All content, including text, video, graphics, images and information, contained on or available through Birthpedia is for general information purposes only. Learn more

I understand

Choose Your Certificate

The information on Birthpedia is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available through Birthpedia is for general information purposes only. Learn more

I understand