WHICH BLOOD PRESSURE PILL IS SAFE DURING PREGNANCY

Acceptable choices

Comment

Labetalol

• First line
• Both alpha & beta blocker
• Does not decrease fetal blood flow
• Does not inhibit fetal growth or stillbirth

Extended-release nifedipine (e.g. Adalat-XL)

It isn't associated with significant adverse outcomes in newborns and infants.

Methyldopa

• Long history of safety but not an effective antihypertensive
• Use only when labetalol or nifedipine fails