whether or not you should use medicine during pregnancy is a serious question to discuss with your doctor. some health problems need treatment. not using a medicine that you need could harm you and your baby. for example a urinary tract infection (uti) that is not treated may become a kidney infection. kidney infections can cause preterm labor and low birth weight. an antibiotic is needed to get rid of a uti. ask your doctor whether the benefits of taking a certain medicine outweigh the risks for you and your baby.
can i take medicine if i get sick while i am pregnant?