I am 35 weeks

[Anonymous]

and the doctors want me to take Tamiflu because I have all the symptoms of H1N1. Would you take it?

[Anonymous]

Probably, although I'd research it thoroughly just to be sure. The pros likely outweigh the cons for me. Pregnant women, especially this far along, can really suffer considerably from the flu and be hospitalized, risking death. Others may say these risks are blown out of proportion, but I take them seriously. I am 38 weeks btw.

[Anonymous]

I haven't researched Tamiflu, and I would do that first, but my strong, strong inclination is yes, I would take it. (I too am in my 3rd trimester.) Most or all of the pregnant women who have died of H1N1 seem to have in common that their treatment was delayed -- they didn't start meds promptly.