PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for December, 1999: Re: Help! Taking Sudafed & 10 wks. Pregnant!

Re: Help! Taking Sudafed & 10 wks. Pregnant!

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Dec 1999 14:27:36 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 30 Dec 1999, Midge wrote: >
>I noticed the posting concerning allergy medications and it made me
>start to worry. I am just starting my 10th week of pregnancy and have
>been told it was ok to take Sudafed for sinus congestion (I have a bad
>head cold). I'm worried that I've done some damage to the baby since
>Dr. Harvey mentioned it could cause increased fetal heart rate. I've
>had two miscarriages in this past year (both around 10 wks.) and am
>concerned I have done something to hurt this baby. Please let me know
>as soon as you can. I don't want to lose this baby or do any damage to
>it! Thanks in advance.
>
>--
>Midge
>

Most experts agree that in the first 3 months, minimize all possible medications because there's no way of knowing what may affect organ development and the obstetrical milieu (environment). This is a plain rule of thumb without specifics. Although much has been written about many medications in each trimester, very few things consistently cause problems. Some studies are now showing the use of anti-cancer drugs may be OK in certain trimesters.

Good luck and happy New Year.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
and/or interventions.

**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
consequently no private emails will receive a response.

**Thank you for your understanding ;-)

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