This sheet talks about exposure to methadone in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is methadone? Methadone belongs to a group of medications called opioids. Opioids are sometimes called narcotics. Methadone is often used to help people addicted to heroin or opioid medications quit using them. Methadone is sometimes also used to treat pain. I am taking methadone, but I would like to …
The Baby Blog: Mental Health
Stress
This sheet is about stress in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is stress? Stress is the way the body reacts to something that is unusual, dangerous, unknown, or disturbing. Stress can come from any event or thought. When under stress, your body undergoes physical, chemical, and emotional changes. Almost anything can cause stress, and everyone experiences it at some point in their …
Mirtazapine (Remeron®)
This sheet is about exposure to mirtazapine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is mirtazapine? Mirtazapine is a medication used to treat major depressive disorders. A brand name for mirtazapine is Remeron®. I take mirtazapine. Can it make it harder for me to get pregnant? Mirtazapine can cause an increase in the hormone prolactin. High levels of prolactin might make it …
Atomoxetine (Strattera®)
This sheet is about exposure to atomoxetine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is atomoxetine? Atomoxetine is a mediation that has been used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bed wetting. It belongs to a class of medications known as norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. A brand name for atomoxetine is Strattera®. Sometimes when people find out they are …
Episode 30: Ask the Pharmacist – Mood & Pregnancy
Pharmacist Christy Pratt joins Chris Stallman, certified genetic counselor, to discuss mental health and weighing the risks of medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding. …
