* Information on COVID-19 is rapidly evolving, and this fact sheet could become outdated by the time you read it. For the most up to date information, please call MotherToBaby at 866-626-6847. This sheet talks about having COVID-19 in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is COVID-19? COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a virus. This virus (called SARS-CoV-2) belongs to a …
The Baby Blog: General Fact Sheets
Ibuprofen
This sheet talks about using ibuprofen in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is ibuprofen? Ibuprofen is a pain reliever drug that belongs to the group known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) commonly used to treat arthritis, headaches, muscle aches, fever, and menstrual cramps. The brand names for ibuprofen include Motrin®, Advil®, and Nuprin®. Ibuprofen is also an …
Nifedipine
This sheet talks about exposure to nifedipine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is nifedipine? Nifedipine belong to a group of medications called calcium channel blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and chest pain (angina). Sometimes it is used to stop labor before 37 weeks of pregnancy (preterm delivery). Some brand names for nifedipine are Procardia®, …
Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
This sheet talks about having psoriasis and / or psoriatic arthritis in a pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis? Psoriasis is a skin condition in which skin cells grow faster than usual. This can leave dry, thick patches on the skin. Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of this condition. It usually affects skin on the elbows, knees, buttocks and …
Lidocaine
This sheet talks about exposure to lidocaine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is lidocaine? Lidocaine is a local anesthetic. Local anesthetics are used to numb areas of the body for short periods of time. Lidocaine has been used as an injection (given by shot), intravenously (by I.V.) and topically (rubbed on the body). Lidocaine can be found in some over the counter pain …
