What cold medicine can i take pregnant

You should be prepared to give up some things when you become a mom (even if only temporarily), and many start the second you become pregnant.

Sleep, sex, and alone time are just a few of the biggies.

I took nyquil while pregnant

But some are not so obvious — like hitting up the local drugstore for some over-the-counter drugs to clear up a common cold. Think we're kidding? While it's true that 9 in 10 people take medicine during pregnancy, we spoke to an expert and found that there are some medicines you should avoid through all three trimesters.

According to Pennsylvania-based ob-gyn Dr.

Sharee L. Livingston, "OTC medications are [generally] safe during pregnancy, especially if used as recommended. Some of these medications include pain relievers, decongestants, antihistamines, antidiarrheals, and antacids."

But when asked about NyQuil specifically, a cold medicine that many people — including pregnant mothers — reach for when those awful cold and flu symptoms like fever and sore throat kick in, Livingston added a

is nyquil okay to take during pregnancy

is nyquil okay while pregnant