This sheet talks about exposure to mepolizumab in a pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is mepolizumab? Mepolizumab is a prescription medication used with other medicines to treat a severe type of asthma called eosinophilic asthma, and to treat eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss Syndrome). Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell. In eosinophilic diseases, the …
The Baby Blog: Asthma
Prednisone | Prednisolone
This sheet talks about exposure to oral prednisone or prednisolone in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What are prednisone and prednisolone? Prednisone and prednisolone belong to a group of medications called corticosteroids. In the body, prednisone is broken down into prednisolone. Prednisone and prednisolone are used to treat many conditions, such as asthma, autoimmune diseases and …
Asthma
Help Us Understand the Effects of Asthma in Pregnancy Many women need to take medication during pregnancy to appropriately manage their asthma. Yet fewer than 10% of medications have enough information to determine their safety for use in pregnancy — this is where we need you as our partner! Do you have asthma? Are you currently pregnant? If you answered “yes” to both of these questions, you may be able to help us advance our knowledge of how asthma and its management can …
Asthma
What Is Safe? Asthma During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Disclaimer: This page houses important information and resources pertaining to asthma during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, including links to our evidence-based Fact Sheets. However, the resources here should not replace the care and advice of a medical professional. Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases among women of reproductive age. It is a lung disease that causes episodes of wheezing, coughing, shortness of …
Pseudoephedrine
This sheet talks about exposure to pseudoephedrine in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is pseudoephedrine? Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that is used to treat nasal congestion (“stuffy nose”) caused by colds or allergies. Pseudoephedrine is sold under many different brand names. Pseudoephedrine can be combined with other ingredients to help treat symptoms that may come with having …
