Dietary Recommendations
Prenatal Care is a very important part of having a normal healthy baby. Prenatal visits help us diagnose and intervene asneeded as early as possible. We encourage you to become active in your care and keep a list of questions or concerns.
Weight Gain
The typical weight gain recommendation is 25 pounds. The recommendation may vary depending on your prepregnancy weight and in the case of a twin gestation.
Prenatal Vitamins
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General Food Information
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Medication
Do NOT take NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
Motrin, Advil, Aleve
During pregnancy taking NSAIDS may cause birth defects.
Acceptable over-the-counter medicines
Benadryl
Chlor-Trimeton
Chloraseptic Spray
Citrucel
Claritin
Colace (Docusate Sodium)
Dramamine
Imodium
Kaopectate
Maalox
Metamucil
Mylanta
Pepcid
Prevacid
Robitussin
Sudafed
Tums
Tylenol
Tylenol Cold and Sinus
Tylenol PM
Unisom (for nausea and sleep)
Vicks Formula 44
Zantac
Zyrtec
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Discomforts of Pregnancy
Breast Tenderness
Wear a good, well fitting support bra. You can take Tylenol
Heartburn
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