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Pregnancy

You're going to have a baby! It's an exciting time, but it can also feel a bit overwhelming. You may have a lot of questions, including what you can do to give your baby a healthy start. To keep you and your baby healthy during pregnancy, it is important to:

  • Have regular visits with your health care provider. These prenatal care visits help make sure that you and your baby are healthy. And if there are any health problems, your provider can find them early. Getting treatment right away can cure many problems and prevent others.
  • Eat healthy and drink plenty of water. Good nutrition during pregnancy includes eating a variety of:
    • Fruits
    • Vegetables
    • Whole grains
    • Lean meats or other protein sources
    • Low-fat dairy products
  • Take prenatal vitamins. During pregnancy, you need higher amounts of certain vitamins and minerals, such as folic acid and iron.
  • Be careful with medicines. Always check with your provider before you start or stop any medicine. This includes over-the-counter medicines and dietary or herbal supplements.
  • Stay active. Physical activity can help you stay strong, feel and sleep better, and prepare your body for birth. Check with your provider about which types of activities are right for you.
  • Avoid substances that could hurt your baby, including alcohol, drugs, and tobacco.

Your body will keep changing as your baby grows. It can be hard to know whether a new symptom is normal or could be a sign of a problem. Check with your provider if something is bothering or worrying you.

Pregnancy FDA Approved Drugs

BEYAZ [DrospirenoneC24H30O3 : Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : Levomefolate CalciumC20H23N7O6Ca]
RX
-
3mg,n/a : 0.02mg,n/a : 0.451mg,0.451mg (oral tablet)
Bayer HlthcareSep 24, 2010
  • Prevention of pregnancy.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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BONJESTA [Doxylamine SuccinateC17H22N2OC4H6O4 : Pyridoxine HydrochlorideC8H11NO3ClH]
RX
-
20mg : 20mg (oral tablet, extended release)
DuchesnayNov 7, 2016
  • Treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in women who do not respond to conservative management.
efficacy
4.0  (1)
side effects
1.0  (1)
danger
0.0  (0)

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DICLEGIS [Doxylamine SuccinateC17H22N2OC4H6O4 : Pyridoxine HydrochlorideC8H11NO3ClH]
RX
-
10mg : 10mg (oral tablet, delayed release)
DuchesnayApr 8, 2013
  • Treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in women who do not respond to conservative management.
efficacy
3.0  (1)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ELLA [Ulipristal AcetateC30H37NO4]
RX
-
30mg (oral tablet)
Lab Hra PharmaAug 13, 2010
  • Ella is a progesterone agonist/antagonist emergency contraception indicated for the prevention of pregnancy following unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure. ella can be taken with or without food.
  • Method for contraception to a woman comprising administering to the woman 30mg of ulipristal acetate more than 72 hours and up to 120 hours after an unprotected intercourse.
  • Method for providing post coital contraception to a woman by administering about 30 mg of ulipristal acetate within about 120 hours after intercourse, wherein the woman is overweight having a bmi of 25 to 29.99.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ENDOMETRIN [ProgesteroneC21H30O2]
RX
-
100mg (vaginal insert)
FerringJun 21, 2007
  • Endometrin is a progesterone indicated to support embryo implantation and early pregnancy by supplementation of corpus luteal function as part of an assisted reproductive technology (art) treatment program for infertile women.
  • Support embryo implantation and early pregnancy by supplementation of corpus luteal function as part of an assisted reproductive technology (art) treatment program for infertile women.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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FEMCON FE [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : NorethindroneC20H26O2]
RX
-
0.035mg : 0.4mg (oral tablet, chewable)
ApilNov 14, 2003
  • Prevention of pregnancy.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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FOLLISTIM AQ [Follitropin Alfa/beta]
RX
-
300 iu/0.36ml (subcutaneous injectable)
600 iu/0.72ml (subcutaneous injectable)
900 iu/1.08ml (subcutaneous injectable)
Organon Usa IncMar 23, 2004
  • A method for administering follicle stimulating hormone (fsh) for ovarian follicle or testicular stimulation in the human.
  • Method of administering fsh for the treatment of infertility through induction of ovulation and pregnancy in anovulatory infertile women.
  • Method of treating infertility.
  • Treatment of infertility through induction of ovulation and pregnancy to anovulatory infertile women.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

LO LOESTRIN FE [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : Norethindrone AcetateC22H28O3]
RX
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0.01mg,0.01mg : 1mg,n/a (oral tablet)
ApilOct 21, 2010
  • Lo loestrin fe is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a methof of contraception.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

LO MINASTRIN FE [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : Norethindrone AcetateC22H28O3]
RX
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0.01mg,0.01mg,n/a : 1mg,n/a,n/a (oral tablet, chewable, tablet)
ApilJul 24, 2013
  • Prevention of pregnancy.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

LOSEASONIQUE [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
-
0.02mg,0.01mg : 0.1mg,n/a (oral tablet)
Teva Branded PharmOct 24, 2008
  • Prevention of pregnancy.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

MINASTRIN 24 FE [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : Norethindrone AcetateC22H28O3]
RX
-
0.02mg : 1mg (oral tablet, chewable)
ApilMay 8, 2013
  • Prevention of pregnancy.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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NATAZIA [DienogestC20H25NO2 : Estradiol ValerateC23H32O3]
RX
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n/a,2mg,3mg,n/a,n/a : 3mg,2mg,2mg,1mg,n/a (oral tablet)
Bayer HlthcareMay 6, 2010
  • Contraception.
  • Prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception.
  • Prevention of pregnancy.
  • Treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding in women without organic pathology who choose to use an oral contraceptive as their method of contraception.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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NORETHINDRONE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND FERROUS FUMARATE [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : NorethindroneC20H26O2]
RX
-
0.025mg : 0.8mg (oral tablet, chewable)
0.035mg : 0.4mg (oral tablet, chewable)
ApilDec 22, 2010
Mylan Labs LtdApr 23, 2014
Accord HlthcareMar 29, 2017
Amneal PharmsSep 26, 2011
BarrAug 5, 2010
Lupin LtdMar 23, 2016
  • Prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

QUARTETTE [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.02mg,0.15mg : 0.025mg,0.15mg : 0.03mg,0.15mg : 0.01mg,n/a (oral tablet)
Teva Branded PharmMar 28, 2013
  • Prevention of pregnancy.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

SAFYRAL [DrospirenoneC24H30O3 : Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : Levomefolate CalciumC20H23N7O6Ca]
RX
-
3mg,n/a : 0.03mg,n/a : 0.451mg,0.451mg (oral tablet)
Bayer HlthcareDec 16, 2010
  • Prevention of pregnancy.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

SEASONALE [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
-
0.03mg : 0.15mg (oral tablet)
Teva Branded PharmSep 5, 2003
  • Prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception.
  • Prevention of pregnancy.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

SEASONIQUE [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
-
0.03mg,0.01mg : 0.15mg,n/a (oral tablet)
Teva Branded PharmMay 25, 2006
  • Prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception.
  • Prevention of pregnancy.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

YAZ [DrospirenoneC24H30O3 : Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2]
RX
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3mg : 0.02mg (oral tablet)
Bayer HlthcareMar 16, 2006
  • Prevention of pregnancy.
  • Treatment of symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

WARNING: Consult a licensed physician in the appropriate field for medical treatment and drug prescription. Do not self medicate.


WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for reference only. Many of these treatments may be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field. The owner of this website will not be held liable for any injuries and deaths cause by following any home remedies. We have no control of what is posted.

Home Remedies for Pregnancy

PREGNANCY [contraception]
   Emergency contraception is to only be used after unprotected sex, not for regular birth control. Emergency contraception that contains the same hormone used in many birth control pills - just at a higher dose. Helps prevent pregnancy. It should not be used as regular birth control because it's not as effective.
Mechanism - hormone
Shizs | July 15th, 2018
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
2.0  (1)
danger
2.0  (1)

UNK

PREGNANCY [contraception]
   Other than abstinence, the best protection again STI's is a latex condom. Helps prevent pregnancy.
Mechanism - latex barrier, lubricant
TimmyStymn | July 15th, 2018
efficacy
5.0  (9)
side effects
1.0  (4)
danger
1.0  (4)

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URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI) [Cystitis]
   Bearberry has been used at least since the 13th century for the cure of urinary tract infection. It is still used today for the treatment of UTIs. Bearberry is broken down by the body to produce an antimicrobial substance directly to the urinary tract.

Do no use Bearberry during pregnancy and during lactation.

Steep 1/2 ounce of Bearberry leaves in a pint of boiling water until it reaches room temperature. Drink one once 3 times a day for up to 5 days.
Mechanism - Arbutin (antimicrobial)
Jose3124 | September 20th, 2020
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK


WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.

Felter's Materia Medica on Pregnancy

ALOEALOE
   The dried juice of the leaves of several species of Aloe: (1) Aloe Perryi, Baker; (2) Aloe vera, Linné; (3) Aloe ferox, Miller. (Nat. Ord.... / ...lethoric persons, nor when gastro-enteritis, or actively inflamed hemorrhoids are present; nor when pregnancy exists. Therapy.—Aloes, in 1/2 to 1 grain doses, is a gastric stimulant of value in atoni...2

CARBO LIGNI
   Charcoal prepared by burning soft wood. It must be kept in tightly-closed vessels. Common Names: Charcoal, Wood Charcoal; Synonym: Carbo... / ...miting, sick headache with gaseous belching, fetid diarrhcea, and sometimes in the acid vomiting of pregnancy, charcoal is a most effective agent. It may be combined, plain or aromatized with oil of p... / ...the belly-wall tumid and doughy, the tongue expressionless and pale with little coating and lenticular spots, or the coating may lift in patches.2

CASCARA SAGRADA
   The dried bark of Rhamnus Purshiana, De Candolle (Nat. Ord. Rhamnaceae). A shrub of Northern Idaho and the Pacific coast. Dose, 5 to 30... / ...nts depend upon constipation they may often be remedied-by cascara. It is an efficient purgative in pregnancy, in hemorrhoids with loss of rectal tone, in atonic dyspepsia with costiveness, and in sic... / ...Dose: One half to one teaspoonful at bedtime. If a more profound action is desired a half drachm of Specific Medicine Podophyllum may be added.2

EUPATORIUM PURPUREUM
   The root of Eupatorium purpureum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Compositae). Low meadows and woods of the United States. Dose, 5 to 60 grains. Common Names:... / ...eatly retards the reestablishment of the effusion. Gravel-root relieves the urinary disturbances of pregnancy so far as difficulty in voiding urine is concerned. It is also very useful in prostatitis,... / ...acts well with the special sedatives, and if fever is present or the skin is hot, dry, and constricted it may be given with aconite or gelsemium.2

HELONIASHELON
   The rhizome of Chamaelirium luteum, Gray (Helonias dioica, Pursh)-(Nat. Ord. Liliaceae). Abundant in woodlands, meadows, and wet places in some parts of... / ...imilation when aggravated by sexual weakness. It is also said to relieve the nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, to prevent miscarriages, and to correct gastric complications of albuminuria.2

IPECACUANHA (Cephaelis Ipecacuanha).
   The root of (1) Cephaelis Ipecacuanha (Brotero), A. Richard, or of (2) Cephaelis acuminata, Karsten (Nat. Ord. Rubiaceae). Brazil and other parts... / ...ctive. Ipecac in small doses is one of the recognized agents of value in the nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Ipecac is often lost sight of as a remedy for active hemorrhage. Of course, it operates b...2

KOLA (Cola spp.)
   The seeds of Cola verticillata, C. anomala and C. nitida (Nat. Ord. Sterculiaceae). A tree of western Africa. Dose, 5 to 30 grains. Common Names:... / ...om the tobacco-habit. It relieves nervous irritability of the stomach, often checking the nausea of pregnancy and the vomiting of seasickness. Its action in chronic diarrhea must be due to its power o... / ...used when there is mental depression, tendency to faint, poor appetite and digestion, great nervous irritability, and profound muscular debility.2

LILIUMLIPS
   The whole plant of Lilium tigrinum (Nat. Ord. Liliaceae). Native of Japan and China, but largely cultivated. Common Name: Tiger... / ...ective in controlling uterine irritation and congestion, being employed also to allay the nausea of pregnancy and of uterine irritability, in congestive dysmenorrhea, and chronic ovarian neuralgia wit...2

MACROTYS (Cimicifuga racemosa)CIRAC
   The rhizome and rootlets of Cimicifuga racemosa (Linné), Nuttall (Nat. Ord. Ranunculaceae). A conspicuously handsome perennial widely found in... / ... pains incident to reproductive disorders of the female, as well as the annoying pains accompanying pregnancy; false pains; afterpains; weak, irregular uterine contractions during labor; irregular, sc...2

MANNA
   The concrete saccharine exudation of Fraxinus Ornus, Linné (Nat. Ord. Oleaceae). A tree of southern Europe. Dose, 1 drachm to 2 ounces. Common... / ...it makes a very pleasant laxative when administered in milk. It is suitable for the constipation of pregnancy. It sometimes causes flatulency and griping. This may be obviated by giving with it any wa...2

MATRICARIA
   The dried flower-heads of Matricaria Chamomilla, Linné (Nat. Ord. Compositae). Wastes of Europe, Asia, and Australia. Dose, 1 to 60... / ...r child it is a nerve sedative, and adapted to irritation and not to atony. In the latter months of pregnancy it frequently allays false pains, cough, nervous muscular twitching, and other unpleasant ... / ...to the actual pain suffered. This remedy should be resorted to when one is tempted to employ opiates and other more powerful pain relievers.2

MENTHOL
   Menthol. A secondary alcohol obtained from the oil of Mentha piperita, Linné, or from other oils of mints. It should be kept in well-stoppered... / ...and irritable bronchial cough. Internal. Minute doses of menthol relieve nausea and vomiting, as of pregnancy and seasickness. It is sometimes of value in hiccough. It should not be used in large dose...2

MITCHELLAMITCH
   The whole plant of Mitchella repens, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rubiaceae). Dry woods, hemlock forests, and damp places in the United States. Dose, 5 to 60... / ...s in quieting nervous irritability and giving a psychologic balance throughout the latter months of pregnancy. There seems to be reliable testimony to the effect that it assists in sustaining against ...2

PASSIFLORAPABE10
   The root and stem-base of Passiflora incarnata, Linné (Nat. Ord. Passifloraceae). Southern United States. Dose, 5 to 120 grains. Common Names:... / ...ty, and in certain neuralgic pains associated with the process of menstruation. Reflex pains during pregnancy and the menopause may be relieved by it. Passiflora is antispasmodic. If given when the au...2

RUTA
   The leaves and unripe fruit of Ruta graveolens, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rutaceae). A half shrubby perennial introduced into American gardens from Europe. Dose, 1 to 10 grains. Common Names: Rue,... / ...rders of a spasmodic type. On account of its ecbolic qualities it should not be administered during pregnancy.2


WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.

Physician's Materia Medica on Pregnancy

ACID VALERIANIC AND VALERIANATES
   Compounds of Valerianic Acid produce a quieting effect in hysterical conditions and are prescribed usually with reference to that effect. The uncombined acid is never used. a. Ammonium Valerianate. This is the salt of Valerianic Acid most frequently prescribed. It is useful innervous headaches, hysteria and the nervousness connected with pregnancy or the meno pause. Very commonly combined with bromides. Dose, 0.12 to 0.6 (2 to 10 grs.). b. Ferric Valerianate. Prescribed commonly in combination w3

CERIUM OXALATE
   The most efficient remedy we have for vomiting depending on pregnancy or uterine irritation. Has been used in sea-sickness and in cholera with good results. Does not replace Bismuth in relieving gastric irritation. Dose, 0.06 to 0.3 or o.o'Grm. (1 to 5 or 10 grs.).3

HENBANE (Hyoscyamus)HYOSC
   The leaves of HYOSCYAMUS NIGER, Lin. Anodyne, antispasmodic, hypnotic. Often prescribed in acute mania, hypochondriasis, de lirium tremens, dementia accompanied with excitement; in cough mixtures; associated with cathartics to prevent griping; as a sedative for children. taking the place of opium; for nausea of pregnancy, etc. Contains Hyoscine, q. v., as its most important active constituent (associated with Hyoscyamine and Atropine). Dose, 0.3 to 1.0 Grm. (5 to 15 grs.).3


WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.

Physician's Therapeutics Memoranda on Pregnancy

VOMITING
   If due to fermentation of food. regulate the diet and prescribe gastric antiseptics, or lavage.... / ...eable. When the vomiting is centric, acetanilid in grain doses is an eficient remedy; potassium bromide, per rectum, may be given. In the vomiting of pregnancy, cerium oxalate, carbonated water; chloretone, cocaine, creosote, tincture iodine in small doses, potassium bromide and menthol are among th...3


References

1) Bergner, Pal., Griswold, Alexandra F., Hufford, David J., et al. . Morton Grove, Il: Publications International, 2017.
2) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.
3) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.