i always typically refer my pregnant moms to make sure that they talk to their healthcare provider first because they might have a particular brand that they are comfortable with. i always typically refer my pregnant moms to make sure that they talk to their healthcare provider first because they might have a particular brand that they are comfortable with. there is another product out on the market called chlor-trimeton and that’s an older medication very similar to benadryl that is still available and that has great data with it because it was actually tested in pregnancy; and that is considered very safe and effective. zyrtec and claritin are other alternatives that could be used; but once again i do stress though the fact that they should really call their healthcare provider first and see what they prefer as far as the drug to treat with. now if they have a stuffy nose it’s a little different subject because nasal decongestants aren’t as safe in pregnant women and typically they have to use a saline nasal spray which i know is difficult because it may not relieve the congestion as much; but it’s really the safest thing for them to use.
what allergy medications are safe to use during pregnancy?