Drugs and medication during pregnancy

Guidance on the safe use of drugs and medications during pregnancy, helping you understand potential risks and make informed decisions to protect your health and your baby’s wellbeing.

Key advice

Always consult a health professional before taking any new drugs or medicines during pregnancy.

Many medications may be unsafe, so it's essential to speak with a doctor, midwife, pharmacist, or dentist first.

Illegal or recreational drugs

Taking illegal or recreational drugs during pregnancy can cause serious complications. The Tommy's Pregnancy Hub has support available to help you stop.

legal & recreational drugs guidance

Drugs and alcohol support services

Change, Grow, Live are a national charity that can help you with challenges including drugs and alcohol, housing, justice, health and well-being.

Support services

Drugs and medicine

Tommy's midwife-led information hub covers everything you need to know about drugs and medicines during pregnancy.

Drugs and medicine advice