Most heart medications are safe to take during pregnancy and it’s important to keep taking them to minimize risk for yourself and your baby. However, certain heart medications can affect your baby. That’s why it’s important to see specialists who can review your medication and suggest alternatives that are safe during pregnancy.
If you are taking heart medications, you need to be monitored closely through your pregnancy. Certain medications may slow your baby’s growth, so we may recommend weekly ultrasounds to check your baby’s development and determine if your medications should be changed during your pregnancy.