Comprehensive Guide to Navigating OTC Medications and Supplements During Pregnancy and While Breastfeeding
Hailey Jackson, DPT
Jordan Jackson, PharmD
A Simple Guide to Safe Over-the-Counter Meds for Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Created by a Pelvic Floor PT + Her Pharmacist Husband
When I was pregnant and then postpartum, I constantly found myself wondering, “Is this safe to take?”
Whether it was for a headache, a cold, or just plain heartburn — the Google rabbit holes were real. But I had something most people don’t: a husband who’s a pharmacist just a few steps away.
I could ask, “Hey, can I take this?” and get an answer I knew I could trust.
But it made me realize: not everyone has that luxury. So, we made this guide — together.
Below, you’ll find a clear, compassionate breakdown of: What medications are safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding. We hope this gives you the peace of mind we wish every parent had.
With love,
Hailey Jackson, DPT & Jordan Jackson, PharmD
