Welcome To MotherToBaby

MotherToBaby, a service of the non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists, is dedicated to providing evidence-based information to mothers, health care professionals, and the general public about medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk directly to the experts behind the most up-to-date research!

DELAY OF SERVICE NOTICE: MotherToBaby experts will be gathering for their annual meeting June 22-25. Please expect delays in our response time during this period. Questions submitted during this time will be responded to as soon as possible and in the order they are received.

Fact Sheets

The experts behind MotherToBaby have created fact sheets that answer frequently asked questions about exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding. MotherToBaby Fact Sheets are available in both English and Spanish and can be downloaded for free.

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Pregnancy Studies

Not only do the experts at MotherToBaby provide information about exposures in pregnancy, they are also actively adding to that information by conducting MotherToBaby Pregnancy Studies. In our studies, there are no medications, no needles, and no changes to your routine. Help us help future moms and babies – volunteer today.

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For Health Professionals

Whether you’re looking for up-to-date evidence-based fact sheets you can hand out to your patients, information you can place in your office about the MotherToBaby service, or you want to speak with one of our experts directly, we’re here to support you as you provide the best possible care to patients who are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or lactating.

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Annual Meeting

The Annual Education Meeting for Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS) members and MotherToBaby affiliates  includes experts in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, genetics, dysmorphology, perinatal epidemiology, teratology, behavioral teratology, pharmacy, genetic counseling, nursing, midwifery, maternal and child health, and public health. Don’t miss all of our upcoming meetings and events!

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Product Review Services

The FDA Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR) requires the revision of product labeling for all drugs approved after June 2001. This is a huge volume of work for the pharmaceutical companies that must be completed by 2020. OTIS, Inc. can help.

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Zika Central

New information about the Zika virus is constantly changing. This page is updated regularly. Please check back frequently for the latest information and resources surrounding Zika.

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Mental Health and Mom

Mental illness can be a serious medical condition. The highest risk occurs during the childbearing years. This page houses important resources pertaining to various mental health issues and medications to treat them.

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Lead Exposure in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Lead exposure during pregnancy and breastfeeding has affected communities far and wide. This page contains answers to frequently asked questions from the general public as well as health care providers, informative videos and more.

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Mom and Opioids

Pregnant and breastfeeding women are no exception to the population being affected by the opioid epidemic. This page houses important resources for moms and health care providers, such as fact sheets on specific opioids, blogs and a webinar pertaining to opioid exposure.

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Hurricanes & Baby

Are you Pregnant (or Breastfeeding) and Affected by a Hurricane? MotherToBaby experts have answers to your questions.

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