Because a pregnant woman’s lifestyle significantly affects the child growing within her, one of the first questions she often asks is “what is safe?” Soon-to-be mothers can take note of the following dos and don’ts from credible health sources to help ensure the health and wellbeing of their developing child. According to the Cleveland Clinic, while some medicines are considered safe during pregnancy, the effects of other medicines on an unborn baby are unknown. A woman should always ask her doctor about the safety of prescription medicines and over-the-counter medicines.

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