Can I While Pregnant? | Answers for Mothers to Be

Can I Lose Weight While Pregnant?

Should you try to lose weight while pregnant, to keep everything in balance? It’s normal to gain weight while pregnant, as the baby inside the womb starts to gain weight too. If you are slim and fit before your pregnancy, you can expect to have an increase in weight for up to 35 pounds by [...]

Can I Mow the Lawn While Pregnant?

The dos and don’ts during pregnancy can really get quite confusing, and some women wonder if they can mow the lawn if they’re pregnant. While it is generally advised that pregnant women maintain regular activities during this time, there are still certain restrictions involved when the body is in this sensitive state. It can be [...]

Can I Take Tylenol While Pregnant?

Tylenol is a pain reliever that contains an active ingredient called Acetaminophen. This medicine is an over-the-counter drug that is generally considered safe when taken in the right dosage. It offers immediate relief for minor aches and pain like headaches, which is a very common ailment. Because symptoms like this are not really that serious, [...]

Can I Use Abreva While Pregnant?

Abreva is an ointment that contains an active ingredient called Docosanol. This medication is approved by the FDA as a safe treatment for cold sores. As a cold sore is a type of viral infection, it requires an antiviral drug that can eliminate the source of infection. This condition is caused by Herpes Simplex Virus [...]

Can I Take Advil While Pregnant?

When you have a headache or other body aches and pains you might find yourself reaching for the Advil. But is it okay to take it when you’re pregnant? What kind of effects will it have on your baby, and is it worth the risk? Advil is simply a brand name for ibuprofen, and these [...]

Can I Take a Bath While Pregnant?

Some women wonder if it’s okay to take a bath while they’re pregnant. This is because you’re not supposed to take a hot bath when you’re pregnant, and it trickled over into baths in general. The human species loves the water and the placenta and womb are full of liquids and fluids so it’s only [...]

Can I Eat Sushi While Pregnant?

If you get a craving for sushi while you’re pregnant it may be hard to resist it. But common sense is probably telling you that it might not be a good idea. Consuming raw meat, including fish, comes with its risks. Even sushi chefs know this, that’s why they serve it with things like wasabi [...]

Can I Take Tums While Pregnant?

Getting an upset stomach happens a lot when you’re pregnant, and you might find yourself reaching for the Tums. But is it safe for your baby, and should you be taking it during pregnancy? Tums has been around for ages and many people use it as an antacid when they overeat and are experiencing indigestion. [...]

Can I Paint While Pregnant?

Many times when you’re pregnant, you are in the middle of improving your surroundings and will decide to paint. Perhaps you just found out what you’re having and you’re painting the baby’s room pink or blue accordingly. It makes sense to wonder whether or not it is safe to paint when you’re pregnant, as anything [...]

Can I Have Cough Drops While Pregnant?

Cough drops can provide quick relief to a dry and scratchy throat, but are they safe for your baby? Having sore throats and throat irritations are very common whether one is pregnant or not. Extreme weather conditions as well as other factors including pollution and stress also contribute to this condition. The hard thing with [...]

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