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 & Lipidology
Guanfacine (Intuniv®, Tenex®)
This sheet is about exposure to guanfacine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is guanfacine? Guanfacine is a medication that has been approved to treat high blood pressure and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It has also been used for Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome and opioid withdrawal. Some brand names for guanfacine are Intuniv® and Tenex®. I take …
Statins
This sheet is about exposure to statins in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What are statins? Statins are a class of medications used to treat high cholesterol levels. Statins work by stopping your liver from making cholesterol, and helping your liver remove low density lipid (LDL) cholesterol (known as “bad” cholesterol) from your blood. Some medications in this class are atorvastatin …
Beta Blockers
This sheet is about exposure to beta-blockers in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What are beta-blockers? Beta-blockers are a large group of medications that can be used to treat a variety of conditions like high blood pressure, heart conditions, glaucoma, overactive thyroid problems, and anxiety. Beta-blockers work by slowing the heart rate and opening up blood vessels to improve blood …
Evolocumab (Repatha®)
This sheet is about exposure to evolocumab in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is evolocumab? Evolocumab is a prescription medication given by injection (a shot just under the skin). Evolocumab is used, with other medication and lifestyle changes, to lower the levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. It is used to treat a specific type of inherited high cholesterol …
