Gathering Information on Their Use in Pregnancy MotherToBaby is enrolling pregnant people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine into an observational study. All of our research is conducted by phone — you will not be asked to visit an office. Vaccines are an important tool to prevent illness, yet there is limited data about the use of COVID-19 vaccines for people who are pregnant. Our study will provide critical information for future moms-to-be and the medical community. Have you received …
The Baby Blog: Cardiology and Lipidology
Paternal Exposures
This sheet is about paternal exposures in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is a “paternal exposure”? A paternal exposure is anything a male parent or sperm donor is exposed to before a pregnancy is conceived, while trying to conceive pregnancy, or after their partner is pregnant. This includes things such as substances of use (alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, opioid misuse), …
Losartan (Cozaar®)
This sheet is about exposure to losartan in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is losartan? Losartan is a medication called an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB). Losartan has been approved to treat high blood pressure, protect the kidneys in people with diabetes, and reduce the risk of cerebrovascular accident (when the supply of blood to the brain is reduced or blocked). …
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Help Us Monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Pregnancy MotherToBaby is seeking volunteers to participate in an observational study to better understand coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in pregnancy. Participants can have confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infection. All of our research is conducted by phone — no changes to your normal routine or travel are required. Qualifying pregnancies may also be eligible for optional, no-cost antibody testing up to two times in pregnancy if you are willing …
Cardiology & Lipidology
Your Partner in Health for Pregnant and Lactating Patients with Cardiovascular Disease MotherToBaby supports cardiologists and lipidologists in managing cardiovascular disease during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. We understand the challenges that you face when deciding on treatment courses when your patient is pregnant or breastfeeding. Care of people who are pregnant and/or lactating with serious conditions like hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, or ASCVD is further complicated by the …
