Month: May 2017

What medications can you not take during pregnancy?

Mothers-to-be get health issues and upset stomachs just like everyone else. So it’s not surprising that most pregnant women have used over-the-counter medications. In fact, some data suggest that, overall, women are actually more likely to use certain medications—including cough and cold drugs and acetaminophen (Tylenol, generic)—after they become pregnant. “There’s a misperception that if …