What things are harmful to a fetus?

Question

Caffeine.

What about medicine like basic advil?

I have a history of headaches and I don't want to harm my baby by taking pain killers.

Anything else I should be careful with???

Answer 1

The only thing u can take for headaches is tylenol. and try not to be around alot of chemicals that can harm the fetus

Answer 2

Their are not a whole lot of things you can take when you are pregnant as far as medicines. You always want to check with the doctor.

Answer 3

What is harmful-

Abortion

Too much caffeine

The obvious-drugs, cigarettes, alcohol...

As far as pain meds, take tylenol (extra strength if needed)...

Answer 4

if you have a headache, take acetemetophin, its the base for tylenol. But advil and aspirin, ibuprofin and narcotics like vicodin are a no no.Dont get around any strong fumes, or unpastuerized food. someone said to avoid fish but thats absoloutly ridiculous. Its raw fish specifically- as in sushi that you shouldnt be around. But fish is a great source of omega 3 fatty acids, so if you like fish- eat up. other than that, just eat good and excersize and good luck!  

Answer 5

1)--You shouldn't smoke or be around people who do

2)--You shouldn't drink alcohol

3)--You shouldn't take any illegal drug

4)---You Should Not Take Presecription Drugs .

5)--You Should Avoid Hot Dogs

6)---You Should Avoid Caffeine

7)---You Should Avoid Contact with Reptiles

8)---You Should Avoid Tick Bites

9)--You Should Avoid Fish

10)--You Should not Use an Electric Blanket

11)- You Should Not Use a Water Bed

12)- You Should Avoid Drinking Tap Water if Possible

13)--You Should Avoid Stress

14)--You Should Not Expose Yourself to Pesticides

15)--You Should Avoid Fumes from Paint, Paint Thinner, Household Cleaning Products and so on

16)---You Should Avoid Raising Your Body Temperature

17)---You Should Not Use a Sauna, Hot Tub or Take Long Hot Baths

18)--You Should Avoid Cleaning Cat Litter Boxes.

19)--You Should Avoid Uncooked Meat.

20)--You Should Avoid Herpes

Answer 6

Tylenol is the only thing you can take for your headache.  Advil/Ibuprofen based products are unsafe during pregnancy.  All medicines should be run through your OBGYN/Midwife before you take them while pregnant  

Answer 7

no ibprofren or asprin. only tylenol is ok to use.  

Answer 8

tylenol is the only safe pain medication for pregnant woman. And I would limit the caffine maybe to about 2 or 3 times a week. I know its hard but def. try.