This sheet is about having atopic dermatitis in a pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is atopic dermatitis? Atopic dermatitis has also been called atopic eczema and sometimes just eczema, for short. Atopic dermatitis is a medical condition that can make the skin red and itchy. For most people, atopic dermatitis starts in childhood, but it can also start in adulthood. For some people, …
The Baby Blog: Antibiotics
Staphylococcus aureus (Staph Infection)
This sheet talks about exposure to Staphylococcus aureus and Staph infections in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is Staphylococcus aureus / a Staph infection? Staphylococcus aureus (Staph) are a type of bacteria (germ). Staph bacteria are commonly found on the skin or in the nose. Most of the time, people will not have problems with these bacteria. However, if Staph gets …
Sulfamethoxazole | Trimethoprim (Bactrim® or Septra®)
This sheet is about exposure to sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim? Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim are medications that are used to treat bacterial infections. These two medications are usually given together and sold under the brand names Bactrim® or Septra®. The combination of these antibiotics is used to …
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate
This sheet talks about exposure to Amoxicillin and Clavulanate in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is amoxicillin/clavulanate (amox/clav)? This combination medication is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is a combination of amoxicillin, a penicillin-like antibiotic, and clavulanate, a drug that increases the effectiveness of amoxicillin. Brand names …
Listeria Infection (Listeriosis)
This sheet talks about exposure to or having Listeria infection (listeriosis) in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is listeriosis? Listeriosis is an infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, often called just Listeria. Listeriosis is typically caused by eating food that has been contaminated with Listeria. Listeria can be found in your home, in restaurants and other …
