Stay on track through pregnancy
The friendly app that remembers your folic acid, vitamin D and any ongoing medicines, keeps your scans and midwife appointments on schedule, and nudges you before supplements run low.
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Today
Tuesday, 12 May
3 of 4 done today
🔥 12-day streakFolic acid
8:00 AM · taken
Vitamin D
9:00 AM · due now
Ongoing medicine
1:00 PM
20-week scan
Thursday, 10:30 AM
How PillPal helps with pregnancy
Pregnancy comes with a lot to remember. PillPal quietly keeps the routine parts on track, so nothing slips while you have plenty on your mind.
Supplement & medicine reminders
A gentle nudge at the right time for your folic acid, vitamin D and anything you have been prescribed.
Scans & appointments
A heads up so your midwife appointments and scans do not creep up on you.
Your medicines list
Keep everything you take in one place, ready to show your midwife at your next appointment.
Pregnancy, day to day
The basics
Pregnancy is one time when it is worth double-checking everything you take, but the essentials are simple and support is close at hand. The two big habits are taking the supplements you have been recommended, and always checking any medicine before you use it, even ones you would normally buy over the counter.
That check applies to more than prescriptions. Over-the-counter remedies for colds, allergies and indigestion, and herbal remedies too. Natural does not mean safe in pregnancy, so run each one past a midwife, GP or pharmacist first.
Just as important, do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own. For many conditions, an uncontrolled illness can be riskier for you and your baby than the medicine itself. If you have any concerns, talk them through with your GP or maternity team, ideally before making changes.
Supplements & medicines
A couple of supplements are routinely recommended in pregnancy in the UK, and any ongoing medicines are handled carefully. This is general information; your midwife confirms what is right for you.
| Medicine type | What it broadly does |
|---|---|
| Folic acid | Recommended before conception if you can, and through early pregnancy, to help lower the risk of neural tube problems such as spina bifida. If you are already pregnant and have not started, begin as soon as you can and mention it to your midwife. |
| Vitamin D | Commonly recommended throughout pregnancy to support your and your baby bone health, especially over the winter months. |
| Paracetamol | Usually the preferred painkiller in pregnancy for pain or a high temperature. If it suits you, use the lowest dose for the shortest time that helps. Check with a pharmacist if you are unsure. |
| Ibuprofen & other NSAIDs | Generally avoided in pregnancy, and especially in the later stages. Do not take it without checking first; ask a pharmacist, GP or midwife which painkiller is right for you. |
| Ongoing prescribed medicines | Do not stop them without advice. Discuss any concerns with your GP or maternity team, ideally before making changes, as they can weigh it up for your situation. |
The right dose can differ from person to person, and advice can change with your stage of pregnancy. Always confirm what is right for you with your midwife rather than assuming the standard applies.
Staying well
Small, steady habits make the routine parts of pregnancy easier to manage, and keep your midwife in the loop.
- Keep a medicines list. Jot down everything you take, including prescriptions, supplements, over-the-counter and herbal remedies, and bring it to your appointments.
- Just check. When you are expecting, checking any new medicine with a midwife, GP or pharmacist before using it is always the right move.
- Never start or stop on your own. Stopping a needed medicine can be just as risky as starting an unsuitable one, so let a professional weigh it up first.
⚠️ Know the warning signs
Some symptoms in pregnancy need prompt attention. Contact your maternity unit or midwife without delay if you notice reduced or changed baby movements (trust your instinct and get checked, do not wait to see if it settles), any bleeding from the vagina, a severe headache or changes to your vision such as blurring or flashing lights, or severe tummy pain. If you are ever worried about yourself or your baby, it is always okay to call your maternity unit, and call 999 if it is an emergency.
Built for life with a condition
Tailored reminders and plain-English guidance for the conditions that need a little more staying on top of.
Diabetes
Medicines, insulin, refills and checks, all kept on track.
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Statins, blood thinners, checks and refills, on schedule.
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Tablets on time, home readings prompted, reviews remembered.
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Daily preventer reminders, triggers tracked, reviews on time.
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Gentle, discreet reminders and calm check-ins.
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The right dose at the right time, and finish the course.
See how it helpsHealthy ageing
Several medicines and repeat prescriptions, kept simple.
See how it helpsPillPal supports your routine. It doesn't replace medical advice. Always follow your GP or midwife or doctor's instructions. For urgent advice call NHS 111; in an emergency call 999.
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