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 …
The Baby Blog: Neurology
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 …
Neurology
Considerations for Patients with Neurologic Conditions during Pregnancy and Lactation MotherToBaby supports neurologists in managing neurological diseases 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 multiple sclerosis (MS), epilepsy, or chronic migraines is further complicated by the physiological changes …
Valproic Acid
This sheet talks about using valproic acid in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is valproic acid? Valproic acid is a medication that has been used to control seizures in the treatment of epilepsy, and to treat bipolar disorder and migraines. Some brand names for valproic acid are Depakene®, Stavzor®, and Depacon®. I take valproic acid. Can it make it harder for me to become pregnant? …
Sumatriptan
This sheet talks about exposure to sumatriptan in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is sumatriptan? Sumatriptan (Imitrex®, Imigran®) is a medication used to treat migraine headaches. It can be used orally (pill), by nasal spray or by injection (shot). Sumatriptan is also available in a combination product (Treximet®) that also contains naproxen. Naproxen containing products are best to …
