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Strep throat during pregnancy is not especially dangerous, particularly if you get a diagnosis and start treatment as quickly as possible. Antibiotics like cephalosporin or penicillin that is normally used to treat strep throat are also safe during pregnancy. Most importantly, you need to take care of the fever symptom which could be dangerous for your baby. Fever during the first trimester could prevent your babyâs internal organs from forming.
Speak with your doctor before taking any medication if youâre pregnant, or trying to get pregnant. Several medications are considered safe after 12 weeks of pregnancy. These include: 1  Robitussin (dextromethorphan) and Robitussin DM cough syrups. 2  Vicks plain cough syrup.