What should I do if I take medicine or injections during early pregnancy?

When a pregnant woman finds out that she is pregnant, she must take good care of her body and avoid catching a cold or fever, otherwise the baby's safety may be easily threatened. Pregnant women are not allowed to take many medicines when they are sick. These medicines are very harmful to the health of the baby. Also, remember to take the medicine under the guidance of a doctor and drink plenty of water during the period.

Can I take injections or medicines if I have a fever in early pregnancy?

The early stage of pregnancy, that is, the first three months of pregnancy, is an important period for embryo development. At this time, due to the instability of the embryo, any accident may easily cause damage to the embryo development or even cause miscarriage. There is a fetal wall barrier between the fetal heart and the mother. Drugs can enter the fetus through the fetal wall barrier, thus producing drug reactions. Because some drugs can pass through the fetal wall barrier and have teratogenic effects on the fetus, medication should be used with caution. Most drugs have the same effects during pregnancy as during non-pregnancy, but due to the differences in blood volume and liver metabolism during pregnancy, some drugs will be more sensitive.

In the early stages of pregnancy (embryo period), especially 5-10 weeks after menstruation, drugs have the greatest impact on the embryo. For the same drug, relatively speaking, the effect of using it in the late stages of pregnancy is slightly smaller than that in the early stages. However, some drugs should still not be used in the late stages of pregnancy. Medication principles: Use as little medication as possible, and if necessary, use medication under the guidance of a doctor. For some common diseases during pregnancy, pregnant women can use medications reasonably under the guidance of a doctor. Colds are a common disease during pregnancy. Pregnant women who catch a cold should decide on medication based on symptoms, pay attention to rest, have a balanced diet, drink plenty of water, avoid public places, exercise appropriately, and increase immunity. The expectant mother's illness will also affect the fetus, so drugs should neither be abused nor not used when sick. You cannot choose and take medicines on your own. You must use medicines that have been proven to be harmless to the embryo and fetus under the guidance of a doctor. Drugs that can be used or not should be used as little as possible. Especially in the first three months of pregnancy, drugs that can be avoided or temporarily discontinued should be considered not to be used or suspended. When taking medication, you must pay attention to the gestational age and strictly control the dosage and duration.

Precautions for taking medication during early pregnancy

When seeking medical attention during pregnancy, pay attention to your menstrual period. You should tell your doctor that you are pregnant and the duration of pregnancy; when there is a possibility of conception, you need to pay attention to whether your menstrual period is overdue when taking medication.

Diarrhea during pregnancy can cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalance in pregnant women, affect the absorption of nutrients, affect the growth and development of the fetus, and in severe cases, cause miscarriage or premature birth. If a pregnant woman has diarrhea, she should first understand the cause of the diarrhea. If it is infectious diarrhea, it should be treated with antibiotics. In any case, if the diarrhea is severe, she should see a doctor and replenish fluids and correct electrolyte imbalance under the doctor's guidance.

Some pregnant women will experience anemia, abnormal blood sugar and other conditions during pregnancy. The cause of anemia should be understood. If it is iron deficiency anemia, oral iron supplements should be given for mild cases, iron injections should be given for severe cases, and blood transfusions should be given if necessary. If it is megaloblastic anemia, the cause should be checked and symptomatic treatment should be given. If abnormal blood sugar occurs, a glucose tolerance test and other tests should be done to find out whether it is gestational diabetes or diabetes complicated by pregnancy. Diet and exercise can be given, and insulin treatment should be given if blood sugar control is not good.

When there are two or more drugs with the same or similar therapeutic effects, consideration should be given to choosing the drug that is less harmful to the fetus. If Class A and B drugs are available, Class A drugs should be used. When there are no Class A or B drugs available, use Class C drugs with caution. Category D drugs are only used when there are no other drugs available and the expectant mother is seriously ill and needs medication urgently. Try not to use drugs that have not been tested on animals or confirmed to be harmful by clinical data. Because the lack of data does not mean there is no risk.