Hi, welcome to HCM.. I understand your concern..Ibuprofen isn t recommended during the third trimester for several reasons. Most important, it may cause a passage in the baby s heart to close prematurely, possibly leading to heart or lung damage or even death. Taking ibuprofen or other NSAIDs in the last few weeks of pregnancy has also been linked to low amniotic fluid levels. And there s some concern that these medications may delay or prolong labor. The evidence isn t as clear for the rest of pregnancy. A few studies have suggested that using ibuprofen in the first trimester slightly increases the risk of having a baby with certain birth defects like heart defect, cleft lip aand might cause misscarriage. However, these studies have several weaknesses. Further research is ongoing. Until then, during weeks 14-27 (second trimester), you can take ibuprofen occasionally if you need medicine to relieve pain and reduce inflammation, but opt for paracetamol if possible. If you have only few doses, avoid using it again and get a check up with your doc.. Hope i have your queries.. Good day