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 bacterium are commonly found on the skin or in the nose. If Staph bacterium grow out of control or gets inside the body through a cut or sore, this could …
The Baby Blog: Antibiotics
Tetracycline
This sheet is about exposure to tetracycline in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is tetracycline? Tetracycline is an antibiotic that has been used to treat acne and infections. Sometimes when people find out they are pregnant, they think about changing how they take their medication, or stopping their medication altogether. However, it is important to talk with your healthcare …
Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid
This sheet is about exposure to amoxicillin and clavulanic acid in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is amoxicillin and clavulanic acid? These 2 medications are combined to make an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections. Amoxicillin is a penicillin-like antibiotic and clavulanic acid is a drug that increases the effectiveness of amoxicillin. Some brand names include …
Erythromycin
This sheet is about exposure to erythromycin during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is erythromycin? Erythromycin is an antibiotic. It can be taken by mouth (orally) to treat infections, particularly those of the skin, upper respiratory tract, and pelvis. It can also be used in topical forms (on the skin) for treatment of skin conditions, and as an ointment for eye infections. Some …
Clindamycin
This sheet is about exposure to clindamycin in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is clindamycin? Clindamycin is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent bacterial infections. It can be taken by mouth (oral), used on the skin (topical), or given by IV (intravenous or by needle into a vein). Sometimes when people find out they are pregnant, they think about changing how they take their …
