Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).

Category B

Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

Category C

Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.

D:

There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.

I know what you're thinking- so why not take the safe meds on the list if you need to?

You would assume that they would only put class A meds on there? Right? Wrong.

Chris and I did some research and MOST of the safe meds were either class B or C. In fact, zero of them were in class A.

This is why I'm a pregnancy research freak. Read the classifications closely, especially my emphasis of classes B and C, of which most of the medications fall.

"But people take these all the time!" You're right. But I lost a baby after having a perfectly healthy and risk free pregnancy, so surely I wont start taking these now.

Point and case: I love my babies more than any well meaning friend does. Do I blame strangers for asking these questions? No. I'm happy to tell them about my job.

But if you know me, you'll know, especially now..that I would sacrifice anything, do anything, commit to anything for the health and life of my children.

Love,

A super protective, overly cautious, really strict pregnant momma who does not take chances when it comes to her babies.