Question 1

can pinworms be cause complications during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Medication might: Pinworms make people uncomfortable literally and figuratively. Weight or sleep loss can occur. They are common in childcare settings but can be prevented with hand hygiene please read this http://www.Cdc.Gov/healthywater/hygiene/disease/pinworms.Html
and fact sheet http://www.Cdc.Gov/parasites/pinworm/index.Html also tell your OB providers and discuss treatment http://www.Cdc.Gov/parasites/pinworm.

Question 2

can having pinworms affect pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Pinworms : For any type of infection or infestation please consult your doctor who is following her pregnancy. Pinworms usually do not affect the health of the pregnancy but the treatment for a pregnant woman with oral medication is only in the case of severe symptoms of itching and irritation around the anus. The suggested medicine is Pyrantel pamoate instead of mebendazole which is used in nonpregnant pts

Question 3

can pinworms cause pregnancy problems?

Accepted Answer

No: No, but when you're already fatigued, nauseated, and constipated, having an itchy butt can't be any fun!

Question 4

which medicine is the safest for treating pinworm in pregnancy ?

Accepted Answer

None in pregnancy: The medications used for the treatment of pinworm are mebendazole, pyrantel pamoate, or albendazole. However, safety of these drugs has not been studied for pregnant women. If the infection is compromising the pregnancy (i.e. weight loss, sleeplessness) then treatment can be considered, but should be withheld until the 3rd trimester when risk to fetus is lower. Ref: http://www.cdc.gov

Question 5

can pinworms affect getting pregnant or a pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No: But they make you itchy in a difficult place. Can be treated, best BEFORE you are pregnant.

Question 6

i'm in early pregnancy and have pinworms.  is vermox safe? if not, what can i do to get rid of them?

Accepted Answer

Vermox: There is no evidence of side effects on the human fetus. All the best.

Question 7

is nauzene safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's basically just sugar and aspartame (nutrasweet).  As long as you don't have phenyketonuria, you can take it.  I am not a fan of aspartame anytime, and i think it's especially important to avoid as many artificial chemicals during pregnancy as possible, so i wouldn't recommend nauzene. There are other nausea treatments that i'd use first (try ginger tea).

Question 8

is brinjal during pregnancy safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: By Brinjal, do you mean Eggplant? Only in the Indian cultures Brinjal is suggested to be avoided during pregnancy (Ayurveda) A normal eggplant has lots of vitamin A, dietary fiber iron. These are essential nutrients that are needed during pregnancy. It is believed that eggplants contain large amounts of phytohormones that may cause contractions so  use your judgement. Moderation is key.

Question 9

care to be taken during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Obstetrics: I am not sure what you are asking. In the U.S. The moment one knows they are pregnant they go to see an obstetrician who runs all kinds of tests, gives literature to read and a schedule on how often and when they should be monitored.  I am not sure of the culture there in india.

Question 10

what shouldn't i do during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Illegal opiates: There are a lot of things to NOT do during pregnancy, but I want to focus on the overuse of opiates by pregnant women and the impact on their unborn children who go through drug "withdrawal". There are several studies about the rising use of these drugs by pregnant women recently and it is a bad testimony to our profession (healthcare) to convey this message to the general public.

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