Prescription medication is medication that your health care provider says you can take  to treat a health condition. You will need  a prescription to get this medication. Not all prescription drugs are safe to take during pregnancy. If you are pregnant and on prescription medication, talk to your healthcare provider to make sure it is safe for you and your baby.

What is the effect of prescription medications on your unborn child ?

Some  prescription medications  can lead to the following :

• premature birth
• birth defects
• low birth weight
• miscarriage
• stillbirth
• neonatal abstinence syndrome NAS
• sudden infants death syndrome

How to make sure prescription medication is safe to take during pregnancy

The only way to find out if your prescription medication is safe to take  during pregnancy is to ask your health care provider. She may make your stop or switch to another medication which is safe for both you and your baby. You should not stop taking prescription medication  without talking to your doctor. It is also important to notify all your health care providers that you are pregnant.