Over-the-counter medicine, supplements and herbal products during pregnancy If you're pregnant, talk to your provider before taking any medicine, supplement or herbal product. Some of them aren't safe during pregnancy.
Birth defects and your baby Birth defects can cause problems in overall health, how the body develops or how the body works. Babies with birth defects may need special medical care.
What is full-term? A full-term pregnancy lasts between 39 weeks and 40 weeks, 6 days. Babies born full term have the best chance of being healthy.