* Information on COVID-19 is rapidly evolving, and this fact sheet could become outdated by the time you read it.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 called SARS-CoV-2. This virus spreads …
The Baby Blog: Infections & Vaccines
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* Information on COVID-19 vaccines is rapidly evolving, and this fact sheet could become outdated by the time you read it.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 …
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 …
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine
This sheet is about exposure to the Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What are tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis? Tetanus is a bacterial disease. It causes tightening of the muscles and painful muscle spasms in the body. Even with good medical care, 10-20% of people with tetanus die from the disease. The tetanus bacteria come from soil …
Malaria
This sheet is about exposure to malaria in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from a healthcare provider. What is malaria? Malaria is an infectious disease found in many parts of the world with warmer weather, especially in tropical and subtropical areas like sub-Saharan Africa, New Guinea, South Asia, Central and South America. People can develop malaria from being bitten by a mosquito that was infected with malaria …
