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Safe Medication During Pregnancy

Most of the asthma medication is completely safe during pregnancy, affirms Dr. Karen Salazar-Valdes, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Hospital of Miami. However, the doctor says there are some medications patients should adjust during pregnancy such as medication for high blood pressure. Also she recommends not taking aspirin or ibuprofen during pregnancy. In headaches cases, patients should take acetaminophen.

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