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Pregnancy Safety

Staying safe during pregnancy involves understanding potential risks and making informed choices in daily life.

Everyday Safety and Comfort

From adjusting sleep positions to avoiding everyday hazards, small changes can make a big difference in pregnancy comfort and safety.

Pregnant woman with nausea holding her stomach while lying down on couch. Pregnancy Safety

What Are the Side Effects of Prenatal Vitamins?

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Pregnant woman and her partner intimately lying in bed together. Pregnancy Safety

Sex During Pregnancy: Safety, Benefits, & Useful Tips

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Pregnant woman lying on her back and receiving a prenatal massage. Pregnancy Safety

Getting a Prenatal Massage While You’re Pregnant: Safety & Benefits

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Woman sleeping in a face-down position that's wrong for pregnancy. Pregnancy Safety

Sleeping Soundly During Pregnancy: Finding Your Most Comfortable Position

Medically Reviewed by: Lisa Valle, DO, FACOG

Folk Remedies & OTC Medication

Not all folk remedies and over-the-counter medications are safe during pregnancy. Learn what’s recommended—and what to avoid—to protect both you and your baby.

Pregnant woman sneezing after taking NyQuil. Pregnancy Safety

Can You Take NyQuil While Pregnant? Safety Tips and Alternatives

Medically Reviewed by: Lisa Valle, DO, FACOG

Pregnant woman opening pack of blue cough drops. Pregnancy Safety

Can You Use Cough Drops or Throat Lozenges While Pregnant?

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Congested pregnant woman lying on couch due to allergies. Pregnancy Safety

Can You Take Allergy Medicine While You’re Pregnant?

Medically Reviewed by: Barry Aron, MD

Woman examining a bottle of Tylenol to check if she can take it while pregnant. Pregnancy Safety

Can You Take Tylenol (Acetaminophen) While You’re Pregnant?

Medically Reviewed by: Barry Aron, MD

Pregnant woman holding unopened pack of Benadryl pills. Pregnancy Safety

Can You Take Benadryl While Pregnant? Safety and Alternatives

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

A full cup of red raspberry leaf tea sitting on a saucer. Pregnancy Safety

Red Raspberry Leaf Tea: Can It Induce Labor and Is It Safe?

Medically Reviewed by: Barry Aron, MD

Hazards

Pregnancy comes with unique risks, from environmental exposures to certain foods and activities. Find out what they are to make safer choices.

Pregnant woman at risk of toxoplasmosis infection sitting next to cat. Pregnancy Safety

Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy: Causes, Risks, and Treatment

Medically Reviewed by: Barry Aron, MD

Woman with listeria sitting on the couch and holding her head. Pregnancy Safety

Listeria in Pregnancy: Symptoms, Causes, & Prevention

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Pregnant woman with dyed hair sitting against a blank background. Pregnancy Safety

Can You Safely Dye Your Hair While Pregnant?

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Immunizations

Immunizations play a vital role in protecting both you and your baby from serious illnesses. Let's take a closer look at which vaccines are recommended and why.

Pregnant woman getting a bandage placed over her flu shot injection site. Pregnancy Safety

Can You Get a Flu Shot While Pregnant?

Medically Reviewed by: Barry Aron, MD

Woman getting Tdap shot in doctor's office. Pregnancy Safety

Tdap Shot During Pregnancy: Safety and Why You Need It

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

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Latest Articles

Pregnant woman holding unopened pack of Benadryl pills. Pregnancy Safety

Can You Take Benadryl While Pregnant? Safety and Alternatives

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Pregnant woman at risk of toxoplasmosis infection sitting next to cat. Pregnancy Safety

Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy: Causes, Risks, and Treatment

Medically Reviewed by: Barry Aron, MD

Pregnant woman getting a bandage placed over her flu shot injection site. Pregnancy Safety

Can You Get a Flu Shot While Pregnant?

Medically Reviewed by: Barry Aron, MD

A full cup of red raspberry leaf tea sitting on a saucer. Pregnancy Safety

Red Raspberry Leaf Tea: Can It Induce Labor and Is It Safe?

Medically Reviewed by: Barry Aron, MD

Close-up of a newborn baby's feet (representing the feet-first breech position). Pregnancy Safety

Breech Baby: Causes, Complications, and Treatment Options

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Woman getting Tdap shot in doctor's office. Pregnancy Safety

Tdap Shot During Pregnancy: Safety and Why You Need It

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Pregnant woman with nausea holding her stomach while lying down on couch. Pregnancy Safety

What Are the Side Effects of Prenatal Vitamins?

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Woman with listeria sitting on the couch and holding her head. Pregnancy Safety

Listeria in Pregnancy: Symptoms, Causes, & Prevention

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

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