This sheet is about having hepatitis A in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a virus that spreads among people very easily. The virus infects the liver. After coming in contact with the hepatitis A virus, it generally takes 15 to 50 days to develop the illness. Symptoms of infection can include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, dark …
The Baby Blog: Sexually Transmitted Infections
MDMA (Molly, Ecstasy)
This sheet is about exposure to MDMA in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is MDMA? 3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is a drug that can cause an altered state of mind (hallucinations / delusions). Other names for MDMA include Molly, ecstasy, E, X, XTC, and Mandy. MDMA can be taken by mouth as a pill or capsule or snorted / inhaled as a powder. If you have been using MDMA, …
Toxoplasmosis
This sheet is about exposure to toxoplasmosis in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. Toxoplasma gondii can be found in raw or undercooked meat, raw eggs, and unpasteurized (raw) milk. Cats that eat raw meat or rodents can become infected. Once infected, the cat can shed the parasite in the feces …
Acyclovir (Zovirax®) | Valacyclovir (Valtrex®)
This sheet is about exposure to acyclovir or valacyclovir in a pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is acyclovir? Acyclovir (Zovirax®) is an antiviral medication. Acyclovir has been used to treat symptoms from cold sores and genital herpes caused by the herpes virus. It is also prescribed to treat chickenpox and shingles. Acyclovir can help relieve the pain and help the healing of sores …
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 …
