Non-Profit Cites Potential Health Repercussions of Such Flawed Conclusions December 15, 2021 BRENTWOOD, TN – The non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS) and its public-facing service, MotherToBaby, respond to “misleading” new review regarding maternal paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) use. The widely studied drug is healthcare providers’ recommended choice for the treatment of pain during pregnancy. The response from the world’s leading organization …
Press Releases
Stay Connected, Stay Current with MotherToBaby
If you’re looking for the latest news about exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding, you’ve come to the right place! Read on for the latest press releases distributed by MotherToBaby including exposure findings, research opportunities, organization announcements, educational and professional development opportunities, and birth defects prevention campaigns.
Free Webinar to Address Effects of Prenatal Exposures on Development & Behavior
ATLANTA, GA – In collaboration with the National Society of Genetic Counselors, MotherToBaby, a non-profit service of the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), is excited to offer a free webinar July 30, 2021 on prenatal exposures and their known effects on the development and behavior of children. Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits will be offered for genetic counselors. Advanced registration is required at the following link: …
MotherToBaby Partners with Key National Experts to Advise on Priorities in Determining Asthma Medication Safety in Pregnancy and Lactation
Asthma is a common medical condition affecting women of reproductive age, yet many of the medications used to treat it are not well-studied for their safety in pregnancy and lactation, leading many asthma sufferers to discontinue their medications when they are expecting or nursing. Since uncontrolled asthma can lead to poor outcomes for both mom and baby, national experts led by Dr. Christina Chambers, one of our MotherToBaby specialists based at the University of California San Diego and an …
World Birth Defects Day March 3 Free Events
World Birth Defects Day is March 3 and MotherToBaby is a proud partner in two of the events scheduled for that day - the Facebook Live Event at 1p ET about the COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy and breastfeeding featuring our own Sonja Rasmussen, MD, Lorrie Harris-Sagaribay, MPH, Kirstie Perrotta, MPH and our Past President Robert Felix. In addition, a #WorldBDDay Twitter chat is scheduled and, alongside the non-profit Family Voices, our Al Romeo, RN, PhD, will present a free webinar on lead …
Retirement of the MotherToBaby App
With the launch of our new, mobile-friendly website in October 2020, we have decided to retire or “sunset” the MotherToBaby App for both iOS and Android. By February 28, 2021, the MotherToBaby App will no longer be available for download from Apple’s App Store or from the Google Play Store. If you are a current MotherToBaby App User: The app is no longer being supported or updated, so we highly recommend deleting it from all of your devices. How Do I Prepare for the Change? Bookmark …
