What if I get sick and need to use medicine while I am pregnant?

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2012/08/21

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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. You need an antibiotic to cure a UTI. Ask your doctor whether the benefits of taking a certain medicine outweigh the risks for you and your baby.

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