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ππ» Only using antibiotics when no other treatment options are available β β
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ππ» Avoid prescribing antibiotics during the first trimester if possible. β β
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ππ» Chose a safe medication with available clinical studies that have been tested in pregnancyβ β
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ππ» Dose at the lowest possible amount proven effective.β β