Question 1

is chiropractic care safe for "whiplash" injury during pregnancy i was a passenger in a car that was rear-ended at a stoplight. two days later at my doctor's exam where i complained of neck, back & shoulder tightness and pain i was given a pregnancy test

Accepted Answer

Chiropractic : Chiropractic care is safe and often effective for various pains during pregnancy. If you have found one that works with pregnant women, hang on to him/her.

Chiropractic care may not be recommended by your ob/gyn because of lack of understanding of the underlying principles. ( i really don't understand it but i'm not a chiropractor). Other reasons are liability concerns particularly because we don't understand chiropractic. In my office I am ok with chiropractic and will even suggest to women that they may seek chiropractic care when other treatments aren't working, say for example sciatica or back pain in pregnancy. It is difficult, however, to recommend a specific chiropractor.

Good luck, i hope you feel better.

Question 2

safe medicine for cough and sore throat during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

U shoudl ask your OB: As your OB has specific meds to recommend, buti tell my pts, plain Robitussin (guaifenesin) and throat lozenges are fine, and extra vit c 1000 mg  a day and sometimes u may need antibiotics if it is not a common cold.

Question 3

is betadine throat gargle safe during pregnancy? im only 5weeks and 5 days pregnant

Accepted Answer

Find something else: Povidone iodine is an antiseptic. It is a complex of iodine.  Oral use is designed for short courses, to treat infections of the oral cavity.  It is not intended to be swallowed, since the iodine will be absorbed in larger quantities.  Thus it is not advised for use in patients with certain thyroid disorders. It should also not be used regularly when pregnant - limit to a single treatment session

Question 4

is cepacol cough lozenges safe during pregnancy to treat a sore throat?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These are safe for use

Question 5

are strepsils safe to take during pregnancy? the antibacterial throat lozenges contain: 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol 1.2mg, and amylmetacresol 0.6mg...?

Accepted Answer

Throat lozenges: Throat lozenges are safe for use in pregnancy

Question 6

are ricola cough drops safe during pregnancy? if not which are safe to use? cold starting-sore throat...

Accepted Answer

They are safe: But call your doctor for alternatives.

Question 7

i have sore throat during second trimester pregnancy,any safe drugs for sore throat during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Gargle with salt water. This is effective and safe.

Question 8

hi, 
have a sore throat (started as post nasal drip). usually use a product like andolex-c (topical analgesic), but is it safe during early pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat ?: Andolex-C is not certified as "safe" in pregnancy, although there are no known adverse effects documented.  Warm saline gargles are often effective for symptoms described. Check with your OB for his/her advice.

Question 9

why my neck has got dark black during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy: hormones cause this skin darkening, will reverse somewhat after pregnancy most of the time.

Question 10

causes for cord around the neck during pregnancy?please mention tips for avoiding this condition

Accepted Answer

Not unusual. : Cord around neck caused by movement of the fetus in utero. Very common. No way to prevent. Ultrasound can show this. OB's will evaluate for a tight cord around neck near time of delivery.  Talk to your OB/GYN to discuss your concerns.

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Safe medicine for cough and sore throat during pregnancy?

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Is betadine throat gargle safe during pregnancy? im only 5weeks and 5 days pregnant

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Is cepacol cough lozenges safe during pregnancy to treat a sore throat?

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Are strepsils safe to take during pregnancy? the antibacterial throat lozenges contain: 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol 1.2mg, and amylmetacresol 0.6mg...?

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Are ricola cough drops safe during pregnancy? if not which are safe to use? cold starting-sore throat...

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I have sore throat during second trimester pregnancy,any safe drugs for sore throat during pregnancy?

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Hi, have a sore throat (started as post nasal drip). usually use a product like andolex-c (topical analgesic), but is it safe during early pregnancy?

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Causes for cord around the neck during pregnancy?please mention tips for avoiding this condition

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