Drug Warning for Expectant Mothers

Drug Warning! Women who take anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Aleve, Advil, Motrin, Celebrex or Vioxx, during their first trimester of pregnancy may be more likely to have babies with congenital defects, especially heart abnormalities. Previous studies have shown that taking NSAIDs late in pregnancy can cause circulatory defects. For relief of minor pain during pregnancy, most doctors recommend Tylenol.