When you're feeling sniffly and achy, it's normal to wonder whether cold medicine is safe during pregnancy. The answer? It depends. Some of the ingredients in cold medications have been studied and ...

Navigating medication safety during pregnancy can feel overwhelming when you’re dealing with uncomfortable symptoms but want to protect your growing baby. The good news is that many medications are ...

One evening in 2019, when I was a pediatrics resident, I admitted a two-month-old to the hospital for observation after a minor surgery. I explained to the baby’s mother that I planned to order ...

Most, but not all, research suggests antihistamines are safe to take during pregnancy. Doctors often recommend second-generation, non-sedative antihistamines. Antihistamines are a group of medications ...

When it comes to taking medication during pregnancy, it's best to keep these things in mind: Take the smallest effective dose, and never take more than the recommended dose. Read the label and check ...

Giorgia Guglielmi is a freelance writer in Basel, Switzerland. In 2021, amid the COVID‑19 pandemic, Kristin Wall became pregnant with her second child. Her physician told her that little was known ...