The signs and symptoms of acute inflammation: Redness; Swelling; Heat; Pain; Loss of function; All the above signs may be observed in specific instances, but no single sign must, as a matter of course, be present. These are the original, or cardinal signs of inflammation. Functio laesa is an apocryphal notion, as it is not unique to inflammation and is a characteristic of many disease states. *Full article available from Wikipedia
This information is just provided to give you piece of mind, as it is best to avoid the topical-use of retinol-containing products during pregnancy. It is the oral-administration of retinol that has been proven to cause severe birth defects. Please let us know what the company and your doctor says!
This drug must not be used during pregnancy to prevent stomach ulcers because of possible harm to an unborn baby (see also Warnings). If you are of childbearing age, use effective birth control methods while taking misoprostol and for at least one month or one completed menstrual cycle after you stop taking it. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor right away. This medication passes into breast milk.