This sheet is about having depression in a pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is depression? Depression is a serious medical illness. There are different types of depression, such as major depression, persistent depressive disorder, perinatal depression, seasonal affective disorder, and depression with symptoms of psychosis. Pregnancy can trigger the development of depression in some …
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Fact Sheet: Tramadol
This sheet is about exposure to tramadol in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is tramadol? Tramadol is a narcotic prescribed to treat pain. It is in a group of medications called opioids. Ultram®, Ryzolt®, and Conzip® are all brand names for tramadol. Some forms of tramadol can also contain other medications, such as acetaminophen. An example is Ultracet®. For more information on …
Fact Sheet: Haloperidol (Haldol®)
This sheet is about exposure to haloperidol in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is haloperidol? Haloperidol is a medication that has been used to treat schizophrenia and other mental health conditions. It has also been used to treat a severe type of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (hyperemesis gravidarum). More information on nausea and vomiting in pregnancy can be found here: …
Fact Sheet: Codeine
This sheet is about exposure to codeine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published literature. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is codeine? Codeine is a medication that has been used to treat pain or cough. It belongs to a group of medications called opioids. Opioids are sometimes called narcotics. Some commonly used codeine products also contain other medications, such as acetaminophen. …
Fact Sheet: Ginger
This sheet is about exposure to ginger in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is ginger? Ginger (Zingibar officinale) is a plant that is widely used in foods and beverages. The root (rhizome) is the part of the plant that is eaten or taken. Eating ginger in moderation as part of a balanced diet is not known to cause any problems related to pregnancy or breastfeeding. Ginger is …