1. Importance of safe use of medicines before and during pregnancy
   
   Improper use of medicines may also lead to premature babies, underweight babies, and stillborn births, and in less desirable cases teratogenicity and birth defects. However, in patients with existing medical condition, premature withdrawal or negligence of due medical treatment may result in long-term complications on both the mother and the baby. Pregnant women should always seek medical advice prior to consume or discontinue any medications.
   
   If you are trying to get pregnant soon, ask your doctor or pharmacist's advice before taking any medication and do not arbitrarily use drugs or take herbal or folk remedies unnecessarily.
   
   If you have taken any medication, including prescription or over the counter drugs or dietary supplements when you are or might be pregnant or you may have gotten pregnant as no contraceptive method used, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
   
   

2. Medicines that can be used during pregnancy
   
   The following list of medicines appeared to have no known harmful side effects during pregnancy when taken according to instructions. Note that no drug can be considered 100% safe to use during pregnancy. Always consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking any medications, especially in the first trimester.
   
   
   
   

3. Alternative therapies for morning sickness symptoms
   
   
   
   

4. Medicines that should be avoided in pregnancy
   
   
   
   

5.  Alternative therapies that should be avoided in pregnancy
   
   
   

Pregnant women are advised to seek doctors' or pharmacists' advice before starting on any supplements.  

Reference: National Healthcare Group Pharmacy