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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Can I take paracetamol during early pregnancy?

11 replies

Miaou · 18/11/2006 19:53

I have a stonking headache and can't remember

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Nemoinapeartree · 18/11/2006 19:54

yes cant take up to 2 paracetamol 4 times a day although I usually try with one and see if it helps.
by the way congrates..didnt know you were expecting

Gillian76 · 18/11/2006 19:55

Yes paracetamol but not ibuprofen

CountTo10 · 18/11/2006 19:56

Congratulations!! Yes you can - I'm sure you can just take the standard doseage from what I can remember.

munz · 18/11/2006 19:56

and don't forget to have a slice of toast wiht it - DH sems to think they only work properly on a full tummy? - don't know if it's right thou (or tehy work better??)

congrats thou

Nemoinapeartree · 18/11/2006 19:57

munz think it is more to do with can make you feel quite ill if you havent eaten anything so not recommended on a empty stomach.

Miaou · 18/11/2006 19:59

Thanks nemo and gillian - tis a feature of early pg for me - glad I don't need to suffer needlessly

Nemo - I'm still recovering from the shock

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Nemoinapeartree · 18/11/2006 20:00

bless when are you due??? Isnt your little one around same age as my DD?

Miaou · 18/11/2006 20:01

toast - (that's a sick face btw) - m/s in full swing just now!!

Have had tea very recently so I'm sure I'll be ok from that pov.

Thanks for the congrats!

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Miaou · 18/11/2006 20:02

Due in July Nemo - I've got a 9yr old, 8 yr old, and 15mth old. Can't wait!!

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Nemoinapeartree · 18/11/2006 20:04

super...fab gaps with the 2 older ones aswell.

Miaou · 18/11/2006 20:07

Yup - 17 months btween the older ones, 23 months btwn these two. They get on so well too. Dd2 (the 8 year old) told my mum the other day that she loves ds (the 15m old) so much she is going to marry him when she grows up

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