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Are Antibiotics Harmful During Pregnancy?

I am 12th weeks pregnant now; i am suffring from sore throat, cold and fever from past 4 days. Doctor has given me antibiotic tablets. Is this is harmfull to my baby? Some times i am getting pain in my lower abdominal also. Is this an sign of miscarriage?

Mon, 30 Jun 2014
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OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine,  's  Response
Hello!
Thanks for your query.
You should take medication during pregnancy when benefits are bigger than risk for the baby.
Antibiotics are commonly prescribed during pregnancy.
The specific medication must be chosen carefully, however. Some antibiotics are OK to take during pregnancy, while others are not.
Safety depends on various factors, including the type of antibiotic.
Here's a sampling of antibiotics generally considered safe during pregnancy:

Amoxicillin
Ampicillin
Clindamycin
Erythromycin
Penicillin
Certain other antibiotics should be avoided during pregnancy. For example, tetracyclines — such as doxycycline and minocycline — can damage a pregnant woman's liver and discolor a developing baby's teeth.
Take care
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Are Antibiotics Harmful During Pregnancy?

Hello! Thanks for your query. You should take medication during pregnancy when benefits are bigger than risk for the baby. Antibiotics are commonly prescribed during pregnancy. The specific medication must be chosen carefully, however. Some antibiotics are OK to take during pregnancy, while others are not. Safety depends on various factors, including the type of antibiotic. Here s a sampling of antibiotics generally considered safe during pregnancy: Amoxicillin Ampicillin Clindamycin Erythromycin Penicillin Certain other antibiotics should be avoided during pregnancy. For example, tetracyclines — such as doxycycline and minocycline — can damage a pregnant woman s liver and discolor a developing baby s teeth. Take care