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Naproxen and pregnancy

Naproxen is not usually recommended in pregnancy.

I took naproxen while pregnant

This is because it may affect your baby, in particular causing problems with their circulation and amniotic fluid levels.

Your doctor will only advise you to take naproxen while you're pregnant if the benefits of taking the medicine clearly outweigh the risks.

There may be other treatments that are safer for you.

Paracetamol is generally the best painkiller to take during pregnancy.

Naproxen and breastfeeding

Naproxen is not usually recommended while you are breastfeeding. Other anti-inflammatory medicines, such as ibuprofen, are safer.

But if other painkillers are not suitable, your doctor may tell you to take naproxen.

It is better to only take naproxen for a short time if possible.

Naproxen passes into breast milk in small amounts and is unlikely to harm your baby.

But there have been 1 or 2 reports of side effects in babies after having naproxen through breast milk. These have included some effects on the babies' blood, drowsiness and

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