PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING
It is understandable that pregnant women are concerned about seeking dental treatment  because of the fear to what may happen to the fetus. Thus they do not seek treatment until there is sever pain, swelling or infection. Therefore it is advisable to visit your dentist before planning to get pregnant because pregnant patients' are prone to develop advanced gum disease which in many cases present with very little symptoms and is very difficult to rebuild the destructed tissue after formed. Dental treatment is safe for the pregnant women & her baby. On the contrary dental infections & gum disease has been implicated in low weight babies & fetal abnormalities. The issue of treating pregnant women is still a sensitive matter many dentists prefer to treat in the 3rd to 6th month to make sure that most of the organs of the fetus has been developed. However, studies have proven no harm will arise to the mother & the fetus by dental treatment. The same applies for breast feeding mother dental treatment is safe for breast feeding mothers. Therefore, Emergency dental treatment for pregnant women in pain must not be postponed and can be done at any time during the pregnancy without harming the mother or the fetus.
  Finally just a word of advise for  women on the verge of marriage & have not visited the dentist. You  should at least seek your local dentist to obtain advise about your dental condition to allow the dentist to guide you to an improved oral health before getting married & pregnant. This also can be considered as part of the grooming process before marriage by improving the appearance of the teeth & getting rid of bad breath.
  Medical problems associated with pregnancy, e.g. diabetes, hypertension, ,,, etc may require a report or cooperation of the gynacologist.