* Information on COVID-19 is rapidly evolving, and this fact sheet could become outdated by the time you read it.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 is 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 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) is an illness caused by a virus. The virus (called SARS-CoV-2) …
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Erythromycin
This sheet is about exposure to erythromycin during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is erythromycin? Erythromycin is an antibiotic. It can be taken by mouth (orally) to treat infections, particularly those of the skin, upper respiratory tract, and pelvis. It can also be used in topical forms (on the skin) for treatment of skin conditions, and as an ointment for eye infections. Some …
Zika Virus
This sheet is about exposure to the Zika virus in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is Zika? How do people get it? Zika is a virus that is usually spread by infected mosquitoes. Not all mosquitoes carry the Zika virus, and not every person bitten by an infected mosquito will get Zika. Other ways people can get Zika include sexual contact with an infected partner (vaginal, anal, or …
COVID-19 Vaccines
* Information on COVID-19 vaccines is rapidly evolving, and this fact sheet could become outdated by the time you read it.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 is about COVID-19 vaccines 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 (short for Coronavirus Disease 2019) is an illness caused by a virus (called …
Sumatriptan
This sheet is about exposure to sumatriptan in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is sumatriptan? Sumatriptan is a medication used to treat migraine headaches. It can be used orally (pill), by nasal spray, or by injection (shot). Some brand names for sumatriptan are Imitrex®, Alsuma®, Imigran®, Onzetra Xsail®, Tosymra®, Zembrace SymTouch®. Sumatriptan is also available in a …
