Ask your health care provider for advice and a possible referral to a treatment program. Make sure you discuss the use of prescription drugs with your health care provider at your first prenatal visit. Some prescription drugs can harm an unborn baby. Be sure to tell anyone who prescribes medication for you that you are pregnant. If you have an infection that may need an antibiotic, check with your health care provider.
Some antibiotics are harmless.
Others could hurt your baby. For example, tetracycline should be avoided during pregnancy. It may cause your child's teeth to be discolored and may affect growth of the child's bones. Avoid sulfa drugs near the end of your pregnancy. Check with your health care provider before you use any medication.