Tdap Vaccine During Pregnancy Provides Some Protection To Newborns. DENTON, TX – As Texas state health officials issue an alert urging the public, including pregnant women, to receive the Tdap vaccine, MotherToBaby North TX, a free counseling service for expectant mothers at the University of North Texas, begins fielding questions from those concerned the vaccine could impact pregnancy. The health alert comes after officials declare pertussis, otherwise known as “whooping cough,” cases in Texas …
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Recall: Infant Motrin® Could Contain Plastic Particles
SKILLMAN, New Jersey – More than 200,000 bottles of concentrated MOTRIN® Infants’ Drops Original Berry Flavor 1/2 fl oz are being pulled off store and pharmacy shelves this week over fears they may contain plastic particles, according to the medicine’s manufacturer, McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc. In a press release issued by the New Jersey-based division of Johnson & Johnson, the company says tiny plastic particles approximately the size of a poppy seed were …
Top 5 Myths About Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding- DEBUNKED
Many women have questions about changing their diet and lifestyle in order to have a healthy baby. Often, the question “is it safe to drink during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?” comes up. For years, it has been recommended that women do not consume alcohol during pregnancy. However, some recent reports suggest occasional drinking is not harmful to a pregnancy. This information can be confusing and may leave you with more questions than answers. Below are some of the common myths and facts …
