"Words cannot express our sincere appreciation for the wonderful care and concern shown to our daughter throughout her pregnancy. Dr. Oliveira has a special gift of empathy and compassion, and it is apparent her goal is to make each of her patients feel special."
"It was my first time to see Dr. Oliveira. She is super sweet, knowledgeable, and amazing, and I absolutely love her. She understands and listens to what I need. The staff are also friendly and provide excellent services."
"I would highly recommend Dr. Marcia Oliveira to everyone. She is one of the most amazing doctors I have ever met. She is very personable and has amazing bedside manners. She truly cares not only about the patient, but about the family members as well. She is very thorough and pays attention to detail."
"I would highly recommend Dr. Marcia Oliveira to everyone. She is one of the most amazing doctors I have ever met. She is very personable and has amazing bedside manners. She truly cares not only about the patient, but about the family members as well. She is very thorough and pays attention to detail."
"Dr. Oliveira is one of the most caring doctors that I have ever met! Whenever I schedule an appointment with the office clerks, it's funny how excited I get to see my doctor. What an excellent listener, thorough and personable doctor! Thank you."
"Dr. Oliveira is one of the most caring doctors that I have ever met! Whenever I schedule an appointment with the office clerks, it's funny how excited I get to see my doctor. What an excellent listener, thorough and personable doctor! Thank you."
"I have been going to Dr. Oliveira for years! Over 13 years. She is so caring and very knowledgeable. She is doing what God has placed her on this earth to do!!! I am very grateful for how she cares for me as her patient and for all of the guidance with my health through the years. Love her!!"
Medications Safe to Take During Pregnancy
Some are considered safe but others are not. It depends on:
- The medicine – We know that some medicines are considered safe to take during pregnancy , and which ones could potentially harm a baby or cause problems. However, many medicines have not been studied in pregnant women, and their effects on mom and baby are unknown.
- Your current stage in pregnancy
Call & consult with us before taking any medication during your pregnancy to ensure it is safe to take.
Additional information about the safety of taking certain medications during pregnancy is available by calling MotherToBaby hotline, which is free (in the US): 1-866-626-6847.
Below is a small list of medications that are approved to take during pregnancy for the symptoms listed.
- Fever: Tylenol (Acetaminophen) – do not exceed 650mg per day
- Cough & cold: Robitussin, Mucinex, Tylenol cold products, Sudafed, Actifed, Throat lozenges, Cepacol, Chloraseptic Spray/Gargle
- Allergies: Claritin, Claritin-D
- Skin rashes or hives: Benadryl
- Diarrhea: Kaopectate, Imodium
- Constipation: Metamucil, Surfak, Milk of Magnesia, MiraLAX, Colace
- Hemorrhoids: Preparation H, Tucks Pads
- Heartburn (Indigestion): Riopan, Mylanta, Maalox, Tums
- Headache: Tylenol (acetaminophen) – do not exceed 650mg per day
- If the headache continues after a dose of Tylenol (acetaminophen) notify your doctor or nurse. It is important to mention this in the last half of your pregnancy because it could be a symptom of a more serious problem.
- Nausea: Emetrol
- Acne: Topical treatments are fine to use but avoid any with retinoic acid. Before taking any oral treatments call your doctor to discuss.
- Pain: Tylenol (acetaminophen) – do not exceed 650mg per day
- Tylenol is the most recommended medication for pain during pregnancy.
- Check with your doctor before taking any other pain medications
