Antibiotics can be prescribed during pregnancy. However the specific medication is chosen careful. This is because not all antibiotics are safe to use during pregnancy. Safety of this medication  during pregnancy depends on what time in your pregnancy you take the medication, which type of antibiotics you are taking,how long you take the medication and how much you are taking.
 

 

What antibiotics are considered safe during pregnancy ?

 
These are safe to use during pregnancy.

• amoxicillin
• ampicillin
• clindamycin
• erythromycin
• penicilllin
• nitrofurantoin

Antibiotics you need to avoid during pregnancy ?

 
Not all antibiotics are safe during pregnancy. You need to avoid these  during pregnancy.

• tetracyclines such as doxycycline and minocycline -They can cause harm to the pregnant woman’s liver and discolor the teeth of the developing baby
• trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole – these are used together to treat urinary tract infection and linked to an increased risk of birth defect

 
Even though there is no direct proof that these medications  are linked to birth defects because there is much more research needed, their use is still warranted.

If you really need these medications  to treat a condition, the doctor will prescribe they type that is safe to use during pregnancy.
 
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