This sheet is about exposure to meclizine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is meclizine? Meclizine is a medication used to treat nausea and vomiting, motion sickness, and vertigo (a feeling of whirling and loss of balance). It is an antihistamine (medication used to stop some allergy or cold symptoms) and might cause drowsiness. Some brand names for meclizine have included: …
The Baby Blog: Morning Sickness
Doxylamine succinate-pyridoxine hydrochloride
This sheet is about exposure to doxylamine succinate-pyridoxine hydrochloride in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is doxylamine succinate-pyridoxine hydrochloride? The combination of 10mg of doxylamine succinate and 10mg of pyridoxine hydrochloride is a medication used to treat nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP), also called “morning sickness.” For more information on NVP, …
Ondansetron (Zofran®)
This sheet talks about exposure to ondansetron in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is ondansetron? Ondansetron is a medication used to treat nausea and vomiting that may be caused by surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy. Ondansetron has also been prescribed during pregnancy to help with symptoms of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP). NVP is also referred to as …
Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy (NVP)
This sheet talks about nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (NVP). This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP)? NVP or “morning sickness” is the most common medical condition in pregnancy. It affects up to 80% of pregnant women. NVP symptoms can range from mild to severe. The symptoms can happen at any time during the day or at night. Symptoms can include nausea, dry heaves, retching and/or …
Ginger
This sheet talks about using ginger in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is ginger? Ginger (Zingibar officinale) is a plant that is widely used as a spice and in beverages. The root (rhizome) is the part of the plant that is eaten or taken. Ginger is also used as an herbal remedy. It is used to treat a wide variety of conditions. Ginger is frequently used for morning sickness, motion …
