Tums

crysmike

I thought that Tums were safe - then I read this:
https://safefetus.com/DrugDetail.asp?DrugId=81&TradeName=Tums&TradeId=3943

I had to look up teratogenicity:

ter?a?to?ge?nic?i?ty (tr-t-j-ns-t) n. The capability of producing fetal malformation.

hm_med()
SOOOO - No Tums anymore?  Are you gals taking them?

MrsAmyB

I never needed TUMS in the 1st tri.  But I don't know how I would have gone without it in the 2nd and 3rd tris.

court1703

I'm taking them and told my nurse and she didn't say anything.

joakley25

Tums are on the safe list my doc gave me! I'm taking them... Can't live without em

MrsDannyOutlaw

Really? Its on my OB's recommended list. Also my mother ate them like candy with myself and three brothers. Even with the youngest when she was 47 years old (enough worry there as is!).

I'm glad to report that we all have our appropriate parts.

Now I am curious though.

earthycrunchymama

we had a long talk about tums last month in nutrition class and how they are misused and how harmful they can be in general and especially with pregnancy! avoid 'em!

CamFam

My OB said they are fine and I need them like I need air with this intense heartburn I get after every meal!

However, my primary care physician said nothing is really safe with pregnancy and to avoid all chemicals. He is slightly more conservative.

I can't function without TUMS because I feel like my stomach, heart, and esophagus is on fire!

jenxoxoxo

thats scary

i used maalox cause i had severe heart burn with my 1st.

secretmemories13

Ive been avoiding everything even tylenol unless I am dying..... just in case. I'd rather be safe then sorry... thats just me tho....

Toluca_Lady

TUMS in pregnancy are perfectly safe, and beneficial.

 

https://www.tums.com/pregnancy.aspx