Is taking paracetamol going harm my baby?

[Melisastar]

I am suffering with growth pains and back ache every day and am

Having to take paracetamol every night to help me sleep. Will this harm the baby? Any other pain relief tips? Xxx

[cheekymonkey3791]

Hey, in short no its fine to take Paracetamol. I suffered very badly with PGP in the last 3-4 weeks and I had to take it every 6 hrs...without it I could not move. My little man in perfect!!

Nice warm baths and a hottie bottle would prob offer some relief too.

Out of Interest how far on are you? xx

[Melisastar in reply to cheekymonkey3791]

Thankyou I'm nearly 28 weeks hoping it's just a bad week and will get a little easier xx

[mumofone2009]

Hi paracetamol is the only pain relief that is ok to take whilst pregnant its what you are told to take when you start to get contractions. It wont harm baby but if your still unsure check with your midwife and she will advise you as I know most pain relief can effect baby I was told this by my consultant at the hospital when I was pregnant with my son hope this helps x

[Megzey]

No you will be fine.

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Hi,

Im pretty much just going to echo what the last ladies mentioned & say paracetamol is fine but also a nice warm "hot water bottle" with a cosy fleecy blanket & a bit more sleep should do you right!

[sugar123]

Hey hun taking pracatamol wouldnt harm your baby.

[Melisastar]

Thank you. Eases my mind knowing others feel the same xx