This sheet talks about having high cholesterol during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is high cholesterol? Cholesterol is a substance in the body that is needed for your body to work properly. Too much cholesterol, however, increases the chance for heart disease, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. A blood test can tell if you have too much cholesterol. There are two …
The Baby Blog: Cardiology & Lipidology
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 …
Labetalol
This sheet talks about exposure to labetalol in a pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical advice from your healthcare provider. What is labetalol? Labetalol, also known as Trandate®, Normodyne®, or Labrocol® is in a group of medications called beta-blockers. Labetalol is used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain. Labetalol works by slowing the heart rate and opening up blood vessels to improve blood flow and lower blood pressure. I …
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 …
