* Information on COVID-19 vaccines is rapidly evolving, and this fact sheet could become outdated by the time you read it.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 …
The Baby Blog: Infections & Vaccines
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* Information on COVID-19 is rapidly evolving, and this fact sheet could become outdated by the time you read it.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 …
Measles, Mumps, Rubella and the MMR Vaccine
This sheet is about exposure to measles, mumps, rubella, and the MMR vaccine in a pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What are measles, mumps, and rubella? Measles (rubeola), mumps, and rubella (German measles, three-day measles) are viral diseases that are primarily spread from person to person through coughing and sneezing. The measles virus can stay in the air for up to two hours after an …
Staphylococcus aureus (Staph Infection)
This sheet talks about exposure to Staphylococcus aureus and Staph infections in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is Staphylococcus aureus / a Staph infection? Staphylococcus aureus (Staph) are a type of bacteria (germ). Staph bacteria are commonly found on the skin or in the nose. Most of the time, people will not have problems with these bacteria. However, if Staph gets …
Meningococcal Disease (Bacterial Meningitis) Vaccine
This sheet talks about exposure to meningococcal vaccine in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is meningitis? Meningitis is an infection of the lining around the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungus, or parasites. The seriousness of the illness and treatment differs depending on the type of meningitis. Symptoms of meningococcal disease can …
