Can a pregnant or nursing woman use products containing AHA?
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I perfectly agree with the previous answerer but I would like to add that the secret stands in the amount of AHA that each preparation contains. If the amount is lower than 7.5% they are generally safe. If it is more than this has to be implemented by the specialist in order to avoid allergies.\n\nKaterina
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If you can have it when you are pregnant, you can have it when you breastfeed, and if you are not allowed it when you are pregnant, you shouldn't have it when you breastfeed.
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i have heard that it can...its one of the things i have read that in high does along with i think its blue kohash can be used to cause a herbal abortion in the first 3 weeks after conception.  might want to talk to a doctor about it to find out if there is any safe dose to take, although when pregant most things are not safe...and its better to be safe and not take anything than sorry and have a problem happen.
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Now don't laugh.....I was told that you can apply Preparation H to the bags at night.  You lightly rub it in, but don't get it in the eyes.... I never tried it myself, just can't bring myself to use P-H, knowing what it's real use is for.
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Panadeine-15 avaliable in Australia is the strongest pain killer avaliable over the counter that is safe to use during pregnancy, but not when breastfeeding.\n\nOther than that, plain paracetamol is also safe to take.\n\nA natural method to relieve the cramping and soreness may also be heat, from a hot bath, hot water bottle, or wheat pack. Maybe give these a try if you are still at all worried about the painkillers.\n\nPharmacists are also great to chat to about any concerns you have, and are fully trained in giving advice about medications during pregnancy!
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As there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Because of the known effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on the fetal cardiovascular system (closure of ductus arteriosus), use during late pregnancy should be avoided.
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Yes, they can. But make sure you check with your doc, about what you want to use to achieve what you want to achieve. There could be bad side-effects from certain products.
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Articles in the press and on the Internet have warned that underarm antiperspirants or deodorants cause breast cancer. The reports have suggested that these products contain harmful substances, which can be absorbed through the skin or enter the body through nicks caused by shaving. Some scientists have also proposed that certain ingredients in underarm antiperspirants or deodorants may be related to breast cancer because they are applied frequently to an area next to the breast.\n\nHowever, researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) are not aware of any conclusive evidence linking the use of underarm antiperspirants or deodorants and the subsequent development of breast cancer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which regulates food, cosmetics, medicines, and medical devices, also does not have any evidence or research data that ingredients in underarm antiperspirants or deodorants cause cancer.
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As far as I know, no.\n\nHowever, it is necessary for a pregnant woman to keep her haemoglobin level ok, because if not, she will have anemia and she can't provide her baby with enough oxygen.\n\nCalcium is necessary too, so that bones of the baby form well.
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Tylenol is one of the only safe meds to take during pregnancy and also nursing. Tums are ok also.  If you are having a specific problem,I would suggest calling the pharmacy to check if what you want to take is ok during nursing.
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I highly doubt that your doctor would give you something that would cause birth defects.  There are antibiotics that are safe to use during pregnancy.  If you are that concerned I suggest you ask your doctor about it.
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Yes it can, especially if you have an outbreak at time of delivery. Make certain your doc knows of this issue and discuss all issues that may be known with him. Just don't stress out over it as that isn't healthy either
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Quite honestly, your baby might be born with it, or it might not. There is no set amount of alcohol that causes FAS. Some women can drink alot, and the baby will be born just fine, while other's have one glass during pregnancy and the baby could be born with it.
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From what I can find, it looks to be considered "moderately safe" and is used sometimes to prevent contractions in women who are having premature labor.  If your OB/GYN prescribed it during your pregnancy, it should be safe.  If you are unsure, you should call your pharmacist and OB/GYN.
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On this issue, I would agree with the pharmacist. \n Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding\nReturn to top\n\nBactrim should not be taken during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, notify your doctor immediately. Bactrim does appear in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. It should not be taken while breastfeeding. \n\nThis information I copied and pasted off the Bactrim website.  I would call the doctor back and let him/her know that you can not take this medicine.  Also when they gave you the medicine at the drug store they should have given you a information page .  I would take and read that page as well.  If it says dont take it if your a breastfeeding then don't.\nThe doctor should give you another type of medication that will help .  But as it said all med's are transfered threw breastfeeding.  Maybe u can breastpump some milk for the baby before you start taking the medicine?
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Do not take any homeopathic or over the counter meds or supplements except a basic vitamin pill without checking with your doctor first!\n\nTiny amounts of substances that are fine for us can create horrific birth defects or organ damage in a 2 week old fetus.\n\nYou'd never forgive yourself if your baby was born deformed or with a health problem.
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Question: Should I steer clear of fish now that I'm pregnant? \n\nAnswer: No, there's no reason to put the kibosh on all fish. Loaded with protein, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids, fish and shellfish are an important part of a healthy diet. But you're right to be cautious. Nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of methylmercury — a compound known to be harmful in high doses to an unborn baby's or young child's developing nervous system.\n\nFish absorb methylmercury from the water they swim in and the food they eat.  But larger predator fish accumulate the highest levels of methylmercury from their prey because they eat more fish that are higher on the food chain and they tend to live longer. Methylmercury binds tightly to the proteins in fish muscle and remains there even after the fish is cooked.\n\nIn March 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued new guidelines for how women who are trying to conceive, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and young children can limit their exposure to mercury in fish. They now advise eating no more than 6 ounces (about one serving) of canned albacore or "white" tuna. At the Department of Foods and Nutrition at Purdue University, we tend to be a bit more conservative and recommend eating no more than 4 ounces a week. Albacore tuna contains more mercury than the canned "light" variety, which can be relatively low in mercury.\n\nAccording to the FDA/ EPA guidelines, you should also limit yourself to 12 ounces a week (about two servings) of canned "light" tuna and other cooked fish. Once again, our recommendations are more protective — eat fewer than 8 ounces a week of canned "light" tuna. And you should completely avoid shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish (also called golden or white snapper), tuna steak (fresh or frozen), orange roughy, Spanish mackerel, marlin, and grouper because these fish are at the top of the food chain and contain the highest levels of mercury.\n\nWhile all this talk of mercury may give you the impression that you should avoid fish altogether while you're pregnant, remember that fish is an excellent source of protein, vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids — all of which are essential for your baby's development. There are plenty of other tasty varieties — salmon, rainbow trout, and canned mackerel, for instance — that contain low levels of mercury and are high in healthy fats. The FDA considers these fish safe for pregnant women to eat twice a week.\n\nFor more information about the risks of mercury in fish and shellfish, check out Purdue University's Fish for Your Health Web site. You can also call the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's food information line toll-free at (888) 723-3366 or visit the FDA's Food Safety Web site. The FDA site also provides a chart of mercury levels in a variety of fish and shellfish