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It's best not to take anything while you're pregnant unless your doctor confirms that the benefit to you outweighs any risk to your baby. The long-term effects of some drugs on the unborn child are still unknown. Other drugs are known to be dangerous to the fetus and should be completely avoided, others can only be taken in small doses.

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Jupiter Drug Amphetamines Anabolic steroids Tetracycline Streptomycin Antihistamines Use Stimulant Body-building Treats acne and other infections Treats tuberculosis Allergies/travel sickness Possible side effects for your baby May cause heart defects and blood diseases Can have a masculinizing effect on a female fetus Can colour both first and permanent teeth yellow Can cause deafness in infants

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Some cause malformations; check with your doctor Your email May cause malformations, but there are some that can be used safely to treat morning sickness Can cause fetal blood disorders Addictive; baby may become addicted to morphine and suffer withdrawal symptoms Safe in small doses Risk of chromosomal damage, and miscarriage Can cause jaundice in the baby at birth Can cause premature closing of an important valve in babys circulatory system

Anti-nausea drugs Combats nausea Diuretics Narcotics (morphine, etc) Paracetamol LSD, cannabis Sulphonamides Antiinflammatories (ibuprofen, etc) Rid body of excess fluid Painkillers Reduces fever Recreational Treat infections Relieve pain and inflammation

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When you're pregnant, your entire immune system is changing and may be weakened, so you may have unpredictable reactions to immunizations. If you've been in contact with infectious diseases, or you have to travel somewhere that requires immunizations, talk to your doctor and find out what is best to do. Generally, doctors advise against giving vaccinations prepared with live viruses - rubella, measles, mumps, and yellow fever. And it's best not to have the flu vaccine when you're pregnant, unless you have a high risk of heart or lung disease. Dr Miriam Stoppard

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