This sheet talks about exposure to nifedipine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is nifedipine? Nifedipine belong to a group of medications called calcium channel blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and chest pain (angina). Sometimes it is used to stop labor before 37 weeks of pregnancy (preterm delivery). Some brand names for nifedipine are Procardia®, …
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Lisinopril
This sheet talks about exposure to lisonpril in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is lisinopril? Lisinopril is a medication known as an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Ace inhibitors cause relaxation of blood vessels and decrease blood volume, which leads to lower blood pressure. Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure, protect the kidneys in people with …
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 pregnant and lactating women with serious conditions like hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, or ASCVD is further complicated by the …
Metoprolol
This sheet talks about using metoprolol in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is metoprolol? Metoprolol is a drug known as a beta-blocker. Some brand names for this drug are Lopressor®, Toprol®, Apo-Metoprolol®, Betaloc®, Novo-Metoprolol® and Minimax®. Metoprolol is used to treat high blood pressure, fast heart rate, and migraines. MotherToBaby has a general fact sheet on beta-blockers …
