[Replies to 8 questions asked about dental caring during pregnancy and nursing].

Abstract

Pregnancy and lactation do not prevent dental care. During pregnancy, any radiography needs protection. Prescription must be strictly limited to the needs Xylocaine and Scandicaine 2% may be administered without danger, in small quantity. But the following lactation has to be stopped. Supine hypotensive syndrome which appears in the third trimester has to be known by the practitioner. Any treatment, preferentially realised during second trimester must include the psycho-affective fragility respect of these patients.