Evidence-based answers
Food, medicine, skincare and supplement safety answers for pregnancy, with citations and no made-up claims.
Medication
2026-07-08
ACOG includes newer antihistamines like cetirizine among OTC allergy medicines used in pregnancy. NHS specialist guidance also includes cetirizine in pregnancy hay-fever management.
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Medication
2026-07-08
Can you take Tums while pregnant? Check calcium carbonate, Extra Strength 750 mg, prenatal vitamins, iron spacing, Rolaids, reflux red flags and how many.
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Medication
2026-07-08
Is omeprazole safe in pregnancy? Check Prilosec, Risek, Omez, 20 mg or 40 mg, first trimester, OTC 2-week limits, Gaviscon, Tums, Pepcid and red flags.
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Medication
2026-07-08
Pepcid pregnancy questions involve famotidine, H2 blockers, NHS heartburn steps, Tums or calcium carbonate, omeprazole, Pepcid Complete, kidney disease and red-flag reflux symptoms.
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Food & Drink
2026-07-08
The main issue is caffeine. Many authorities advise keeping caffeine around 200 mg per day during pregnancy, including coffee, tea, matcha, cola, chocolate and energy drinks.
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Food & Drink
2026-07-08
Commercial pasteurized kombucha may be lower risk than home-brew, but many pregnancy food-safety guides advise caution with unpasteurized fermented drinks.
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