Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Can I Use Bidwell If I Am Pregnant or Breastfeeding?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding can change which symptoms and medications are safe for online care.
- Pregnancy status is part of the safety screen for relevant visit types.
- Some medications are not appropriate during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Pregnancy-related complications should be evaluated by an OB/GYN, urgent care, or emergency care.
- Online treatment may be declined when in-person care is safer.
- Bidwell Health is for adults 18 and older only.
Why pregnancy status matters
Pregnancy and breastfeeding can change medication safety, symptom risk, and the need for testing or in-person evaluation. That is why the intake asks about pregnancy and why the clinician may choose a safer care setting instead of online treatment.
When to seek in-person care
Use urgent care, emergency care, or OB/GYN care for severe pelvic pain, heavy bleeding, fever, flank pain, pregnancy-related complications, or symptoms that feel dangerous or are rapidly worsening.
What happens if online treatment is not appropriate?
If online care is not appropriate, Bidwell Health will not force an online prescription. You may be directed to in-person care, urgent care, OB/GYN care, testing, or your regular clinician depending on the concern.