Health Mother To Be Program Your pharmacist

Your pharmacist  

A healthcare professional to consult during and after your pregnancy

Your pharmacist is a dedicated pharmaceutical care professional with the answers to your questions. A pharmacist’s advice can help you avoid problems caused by taking medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Always ask before taking any medication, even over-the-counter drugs, vitamins or natural health products. Remember that taking many medications simultaneously can be dangerous for your health and that of your baby.

A pharmacist must complete four years of university study in order to fully understand your state of health and advise you properly. To help you stay healthy, he studies the workings of the human body, its weak points and how it is affected by medication. Understanding health-related ailments is part of a pharmacist’s expertise. He keeps up to date so as to advise you appropriately, taking into account your lifestyle, beliefs, preferences and choices.

Your pharmacist is a member of the medical team that will accompany you during your pregnancy. When you need medication, whether prescribed or over-the-counter, your pharmacist’s advice is as important as your physician’s. This is especially true when you are pregnant, as some drugs could harm you or your unborn baby.

Build a relationship of trust with your pharmacist. It is easier for your pharmacist to advise you properly if you always use the same pharmacist, since he already has all your key information on file. You will soon see that he is sensitive to your needs and takes your health to heart.
 

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