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. …
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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 …
Fact Sheet: Thalidomide
This sheet is about exposure to thalidomide in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is thalidomide? Thalidomide is a medication that changes the body's immune response and lowers the ability of the body to grow new blood vessels. Thalidomide was introduced in Germany and other countries in the 1960s as a sedative. It is one of the first medications known to cause birth defects in humans. …
Fact Sheet: Ustekinumab (Stelara®)
This sheet is about exposure to ustekinumab in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is ustekinumab? Ustekinumab is a prescription medication used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, and active psoriatic arthritis. Ustekinumab is sold under the brand name Stelara®. MotherToBaby has fact sheets on psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis …
Fact Sheet: Statins
This sheet is about exposure to statins in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What are statins? Statins are a class of medications used to treat high cholesterol levels. Statins work by stopping your liver from making cholesterol, and helping your liver remove low density lipid (LDL) cholesterol (known as “bad” cholesterol) from your blood. Some medications in this class are …
