When you’re pregnant, you’re not immune to aches and pains. Over 85% of women are estimated to deal with back pain during pregnancy. Finding relief without the use of medicine is almost always the best route. Even over-the-counter medication can be dangerous to take before and during pregnancy.
All medications have side effects, and these are often heightened during pregnancy. For instance, a drug like acetaminophen has been linked to a greater risk of challenges such as ADHD and asthma. However, medication use around conception may be the most dangerous. NSAID has been linked to a 59% increased risk of miscarriage.
- Taking NSAIDs can increase the risks of asthma and hypertension in newborns.
- NSAIDs cross from mother to baby easily through the placenta and can influence the production of prostaglandins.
- Finding organic pain solutions as chiropractic adjustments before conception and throughout pregnancy is a smart decision.
Science Sources:
- Back Pain in Pregnancy. University of Rochester Medical Center
- Optimizing pain relief during pregnancy using manual therapy. Canadian Family Physician. 2013
- Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs during pregnancy and the risk of miscarriage. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2018
- NSAID Use During Pregnancy Linked to Pulmonary Hypertension in Newborns. Pharmacy Today. 2001
- Safe, Healthy Birth: What Every Pregnant Woman Needs to Know. The Journal of Perinatal Education. 2009
