What should women who are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant
or are breastfeeding know about OTC drugs? Conception occurs
about 2 weeks before your period is due. That means you may not
even realize you’re pregnant until you’re more than 3 weeks
along. Your baby is most vulnerable 2 to 8 weeks after
conception. This is when your baby’s facial features and organs
(such as the heart and kidneys) begin to form. Any medicine you
take (or anything you eat, drink, smoke or are exposed to) can
affect your baby. That’s why it’s best to start acting as if
you’re pregnant before you actually become pregnant. If you need
to take medicine regularly because of a health problem or
conditions, talk with your doctor about your treatment before
you try to get pregnant. There may be other ways to treat your
condition during pregnancy rather than taking medicine. The
following are some general steps that can help minimize the risk
of side effects during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Folic acid
alert Women who don’t get enough