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 …
The Baby Blog: Morning Sickness
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 …
Doxylamine succinate-pyridoxine hydrochloride
This sheet talks about using the combination of doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride during a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is doxylamine succinate-pyridoxine hydrochloride? Doxylamine succinate is an antihistamine. Antihistamines lessen the symptoms of allergic reactions and colds, and helps to treat insomnia (hard time sleeping). Pyridoxine hydrochloride is a form of …
A Mother’s Day Memo: ‘Excited To Be A Mom, But Please Excuse Me If I Hurl’
By Lynn Martinez, Teratogen Information Specialist, MotherToBaby Utah “O.K., so I can’t look at pizza the same way. Saltine crackers seem to be my go-to snack for sustenance and don’t even SAY the word ‘curry!’ Oh no, I said it… Please excuse me while I hurl,” said Nicole, 34, who’s pregnant with her second child. For many of the moms I counsel as a teratogen information specialist with the international non-profit, MotherToBaby, this is part of the reality of becoming a mom – nausea and …
