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Constipation:
- Miralax®
- Colace
- Docusate
- Benefiber®
- Metamucil®
- Fiber bars
- Increased water consumption
Diarrhea:
Increase fluids, such as Gatorade, BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast). If severe, lasting more than 48 hours or if bloody, consult provider.
Gas
- Simethicone
- Mylanta®
- Gas X®
Headaches, cold symptoms, allergies:
- Sudafed® for stuffy nose
- Zyrtec®, Claritin® (Loratadine) or Benadryl® (Diphenhydramine HCl) for allergies
- Mucinex® (Guaifenesin)or Hall’s drops for cough
- Chloraseptic® spray for sore throat
Insomnia
- Benadryl®
- Unisom®
Nausea and/or vomiting:
- Tums® or Viactiv® chews
- Over-the-counter Zantac® Emetrol
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)- 50 mg daily
- Candied Ginger (sold at Whole Foods and Williams & Sonoma)
- ½ tablet Unisom® at bedtime
Skin
Do not use any form of Retin A (Tretinoin) during the length of your pregnancy
Refrain from using skin treatments first trimester
Yeast infection
- Miconazole Nitrate (Monistat®)
Note: These medications are considered safe when taken as instructed, but please consult with your doctor before starting any new medication.
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Locations
Labor & Delivery
Birthing Center
UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital - Pavilion H
800 Rose St.
Third Floor, Room HA-302
Lexington, KY 40536Fax 859-323-4607Call 859-323-5000Midwife Clinic
UK Midwife Clinic
141 N. Eagle Creek Drive
Suite 200
Lexington, KY 40509Call 859-323-9897Monday - Friday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
If you are an existing patient, please be aware that due to HIPAA privacy we will not be able to give advice at this time via e-mail response. Please call the office for questions or concerns or use the My UK HealthCare patient portal. If this is a medical emergency, call 911.