Heart Failure Medication Recommendations During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding - American College of Cardiology

Summary: When women get pregnant or breastfeed, their bodies go through big changes that make the heart work much harder. For moms who have heart failure, this means they need to be extra careful with their medicines. Some heart drugs, like ACE inhibitors, are dangerous for the baby and must be stopped immediately. Other medicines, like certain beta-blockers, are perfectly safe to keep taking. Doctors and moms need to team up to find the perfect balance to keep the mom's heart strong and the baby safe.

For more details, see American College of Cardiology at acc.org/latest-in-cardiology/articles/2026/05/04/12/18/heart-failure-medication-recommendations-during-pregnancy-and-breastfeeding (opens in new tab)