Safety in Pregnancy
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Haemorrhoids: treatment during pregnancy
4 March 2025Use non-pharmacological treatment for the management of haemorrhoids during pregnancy. If insufficient use a topical haemorrhoidal preparation.
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.
Aspirin tablets for use within antenatal and maternity services
18 December 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of aspirin tablets to individuals at risk of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy.
Folic acid 5mg tablets for use during pregnancy
11 November 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of folic acid 5mg tablets to reduce risk of neural tube defect or compensate for increased folate demand during pregnancy.
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.
Terbutaline injection for use in labour within maternity services
23 December 2025SPS PGD template for administering subcutaneous terbutaline sulfate for the reduction of contraction frequency in individuals in labour.
Pain: treatment during pregnancy
3 April 2025A summary of pharmacological options commonly used to treat pain in primary care.
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.
Intrapartum administration of benzylpenicillin sodium
23 December 2025SPS PGD template for intrapartum administration of benzylpenicillin sodium for prevention of early-onset Group B Streptococcus (GBS) neonatal infection
Safety in pregnancy
All our training and guidance to help decision making about the use of medicines in pregnancy.