Safety in Pregnancy
15 results
Applied filters
Vitamin D deficiency: treatment during pregnancy
5 March 2025Use oral vitamin D therapy to manage vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy. It is important to prescribe an appropriate formulation and dose.
Vitamin B12 deficiency: treatment during pregnancy
27 November 2024Intramuscular hydroxocobalamin and oral cyanocobalamin are treatment options for the management of clinically relevant vitamin B12 deficiency during pregnancy.
The risks and principles of prescribing in pregnancy
15 July 2025Prescribing in pregnancy requires balancing maternal and fetal risks. This guidance outlines key risks and principles to ensure safe, informed decisions.
Terbutaline injection for use in labour within maternity services
19 January 2023SPS PGD template for administering subcutaneous terbutaline sulfate for the reduction of contraction frequency in individuals in labour.
Safety in pregnancy
All our training and guidance to help decision making about the use of medicines in pregnancy.
Pain: treatment during pregnancy
3 April 2025A summary of pharmacological options commonly used to treat pain in primary care.
Omeprazole for use within antenatal and maternity services
20 April 2023SPS protocol templates for the supply and administration of omeprazole for caesarean section by registered midwives.
Intrapartum administration of benzylpenicillin sodium
19 January 2023SPS PGD template for intrapartum administration of benzylpenicillin sodium for prevention of early-onset Group B Streptococcus (GBS) neonatal infection
Information resources for advice about medicines in pregnancy
15 July 2025SPS and other resources can help pharmacy and other healthcare professionals provide advice on medicines in pregnancy.
Hay fever or allergic rhinitis: treatment during pregnancy
31 January 2025Use non-pharmacological treatments for the initial management of hay fever during pregnancy. If insufficient, use topical treatments or oral antihistamines.