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Fact Sheet: Breastfeeding Following a Natural Disaster
This sheet is about exposure to natural disasters in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What could I be exposed to in a natural disaster? While many substances enter breast milk, most are not likely to harm a breastfed baby. In most cases, the benefits of breastfeeding far outweigh any risk from an exposure. However, if you notice anything unusual in your nursing baby, tell your healthcare …
Baby Blog: Managing Mom’s Anxiety during Pregnancy
By Kirstie Perrotta, MPH, Teratogen Information Specialist, MotherToBaby California “I’m worried. I can’t sleep. It’s anxiety.” The message came through from Natalie a few minutes after I had logged onto our live chat service at MotherToBaby.org. “I’m 14 weeks pregnant and concerned about taking a SSRI” she continued. As a Teratogen Information Specialist, I answer questions about exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding on a daily basis, and I was happy to chat with Natalie about this …
Fact Sheet: N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET)
This sheet is about exposure to DEET 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 N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET)? N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide or m-DET (DEET) is the active ingredient in many insect repellents. It is the most effective and well-studied insect repellent ingredient on the market. DEET is particularly effective in preventing …
Baby Blog: Planning a Healthy Pregnancy
Tanya called in on a Monday morning. “I’m getting married in a few months and we want to start trying to get pregnant right away. What should I be doing now to have the best chance of a healthy baby?” Preconception health and pregnancy planning present a terrific opportunity to assess a wide range of factors that can give your baby the best start. This blog will outline the things to consider, as I relayed to Tanya: Your Personal Health Are you generally healthy? If you already get …