* Information on COVID-19 vaccines is rapidly evolving, and this fact sheet could become outdated by the time you read it.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 talks 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 is an illness caused by a virus (called SARS-CoV-2). The virus easily spreads from …
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Reproductive Hazards of the Workplace: Tips for Job Safety
This information sheet talks about exposures that might be in some work settings and offers guidance on how to reduce some of these exposures. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What types of hazards could be in a workplace? This fact sheet highlights chemicals and metals; however, there are many types of workplace hazards. Other workplace hazards include: anesthetic gases, ionizing radiation, loud noise, extreme heat or …
COVID-19
* Information on COVID-19 is rapidly evolving, and this fact sheet could become outdated by the time you read it.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 an illness caused by a virus. This virus (called SARS-CoV-2) belongs to a group called …
Loxapine
This sheet is about exposure to loxapine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is loxapine? Loxapine is a medication used to treat mental health conditions including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It can be taken by mouth, inhaled, or given as an injection. Brand names for loxapine include Loxitaneâ and Adasuveâ. I take loxapine. Can it make it harder for me to get …
Mold
This sheet is about exposure to mold in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is mold? Molds are fungi that are able to live almost anywhere, indoors and outdoors. They grow best in warm, damp, and humid places, including water damaged areas. Molds can be different colors and can have a musty, earthy smell. They spread by releasing spores that can pass through the air and be carried on …
