Did you know that 70% of pregnant people take at least one prescribed medication? And that 90% take any medication during pregnancy? How do you know if it is safe for a pregnant person to take these medicines? MotherToBaby Teratogen Information Specialists (TIS) are experts at answering questions about any possible increased risk of taking an over-the-counter (OTC) or prescribed medication, as well as any other exposures! A teratogen is something that can increase the risk for birth defects …
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Reporters, Engage a MotherToBaby Expert for Your Next News Story MotherToBaby specialists are available for media requests. Our experts will lend their expertise to members of the news media who are writing stores about pregnancy and breastfeeding exposures. If you’re a journalist who’d like to connect with a MotherToBaby expert for a story you’re writing, please contact our Media Liaison Nicole Chavez at 619.368.3259 or nchavez@mothertobaby.org. Event Organizers, Find a …
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Baby Blog: Asking Questions That Count When Considering Adoption
By Kirstie Perrotta, MPH, MotherToBaby California Cara and her husband Mark were contacting MotherToBaby for the first time. “Our adoption counselor just called - we have been matched with a potential birth mom this morning and she’s due next Friday!” Cara blurted out excitedly. “The counselor said you would be able to tell us about the baby’s exposure to heroin and Klonopin. I don’t know how much she used, or when she stopped. We need to make a decision today.” As a Teratogen Information …