MedicationDrug classPregnancy risk category*Crosses the placenta?Use in pregnancy
AcetaminophenNonnarcotic analgesic/antipyreticBYesDrug of choice
AspirinSalicylate analgesic/antipyreticC in the first and second trimesters, D in the third trimesterYesShould be avoided in pregnancy unless needed for specific indications
NaproxenNSAID analgesicC in the first and second trimesters, D in the third trimester [ corrected]YesShould be avoided in the third trimester
IbuprofenNSAID analgesicC in the first and second trimesters, D in the third trimesterYesShould be avoided in the third trimester