This sheet is about exposure to mycophenolate 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 mycophenolate? Mycophenolate is a medication that has been used to treat some autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Mycophenolate may also be taken to help prevent the body from rejecting an organ, such as a kidney, after a …
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Fact Sheet: Trazodone
This sheet is about exposure to trazodone 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 trazodone? Trazodone is an antidepressant and sedative that has been used to treat depression and symptoms of insomnia (trouble sleeping). Some brand names for trazodone include Desyrel®, Oleptro®, and Trazorel®. Sometimes when people find out they are …
Fact Sheet: Dengue
This sheet is about having dengue in a pregnancy or 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 dengue? Dengue is a viral disease caused by 4 related viruses called: dengue-1, dengue-2, dengue-3, and dengue-4. Most people are exposed to a dengue virus through being bitten by an infected mosquito. Less common exposures can come from blood transfusions, organ …
Fact Sheet: Diazepam (Valium®)
This sheet is about exposure to diazepam 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 diazepam? Diazepam is a medication that has been used to treat anxiety, sleeplessness, muscle spasms, and alcohol withdrawal. It is sometimes used with other medications to treat seizures. Diazepam is in the class of medication called benzodiazepines. It is …
Baby Blog: Microblading in Pregnancy: What to Know before ‘Going under the Needle’
By Angela Messer, MS, Teratogen Information Specialist, MotherToBaby California “I love the way my eyebrows look!” Emily just found out she was 6 weeks pregnant, and had started the process of microblading (a cosmetic tattooing technique, in which a tool made of small needles is used to add semi-permanent pigment to the skin; resembling the hair on the brow) before she knew she was pregnant. Logging into the MotherToBaby chat for some guidance, after online searching resulted in mixed answers, …