Which antibiotics are okay to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding

June 2009

Which antibiotics are okay to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Many are okay...and LESS risky than an untreated infection. But some have special precautions...and several should be avoided.

Penicillins and cephalosporins are usually safe.

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