Drug nameFDA pregnancy risk classification by trimester (1st/2nd/3rd)Drug classCrosses placenta?Use in pregnancy
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)B/B/BNon-narcotic analgesic/antipyreticYesPain reliever of choice
AspirinD/D/DSalicylate analgesic/antipyreticYesNot recommended except for specific indications*
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)B/B/DNSAID analgesicYesUse with caution; avoid in third trimester†
Ketoprofen (Orudis)B/B/DNSAID analgesicYesUse with caution; avoid in third trimester†
Naproxen (Aleve)B/B/DNSAID analgesicYesUse with caution; avoid in third trimester†