Healthy Set Go logo

Articles for your health.

pregnancy 457221529 682x408

HEAL

Safe medications for the mom-to-be

dickerson_nancy_60

Nancy Dickerson, MD

Posted May 12, 2018

While some over-the-counter medicines can be taken safely during pregnancy, many others should be avoided. The same goes for prescription medicines. In this podcast, obstetrician-gynecologist Nancy Dickerson, MD, offers advice on using pain relievers, cold and flu medicines, some prescription medicines, vitamins and other remedies while you are pregnant.

Listen to Dickerson's podcast now


Read transcript.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Share this article

MORE LIKE THIS

Body positivity: Loving your body before, during and after pregnancy

Posted August 14, 2023

Look around you, at TV, ads and social media. Being thin and toned seems to be our “ideal” for women in the US. It’s tough to live up to such unrealistic expectations especially for pregnant women and new moms.

Continue reading
pregnant woman feels positive about her body and lets young girl touch her pregnant belly
gestationaldiabetes istock 58324982 xxxlarge 682x408

What you need to know about gestational diabetes

Posted May 23, 2016

 pregnancytest stocksy medium 609660 682x408

What you need to know about your fertility in your 20s, 30s and 40s

Posted July 25, 2015

 stocksy depression medium 378097 682x408

Perinatal depression: Common reasons women don't seek help

Posted September 20, 2015

EMPOWER YOURSELF

Get fun, inspiring, provider-reviewed articles sent to your inbox.

Sign up for our email newsletter