This sheet is about using topical tretinoin in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is tretinoin? Topical tretinoin is a medication that is applied to the skin to treat acne, prevent wrinkles, and help with other skin problems. Some brand names for tretinoin include Atralin®, Avita®, Retin-A®, Renova®, Refissa® and Tretin-X®. Tretinoin belongs to a group of medications called the …
The Baby Blog: Dermatology
Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
This sheet talks about having psoriasis and / or psoriatic arthritis in a pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis? Psoriasis is a skin condition in which skin cells grow faster than usual. This can leave dry, thick patches on the skin. Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of this condition. It usually affects skin on the elbows, knees, buttocks and …
Topical Corticosteroids
This sheet talks about exposure to topical corticosteroids during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What are topical corticosteroids? Topical corticosteroids are medications applied directly on the skin that are used in the treatment of skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis and other rashes. They may be in the form of a lotion, cream, ointment or gel. There are many different …
Prednisone | Prednisolone
This sheet talks about exposure to oral prednisone or prednisolone in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What are prednisone and prednisolone? Prednisone and prednisolone belong to a group of medications called corticosteroids. In the body, prednisone is broken down into prednisolone. Prednisone and prednisolone are used to treat many conditions, such as asthma, autoimmune diseases and …
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 …
