This sheet is about exposure to the HPV vaccine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is HPV? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common infection that is transmitted by skin-to-skin sexual contact. HPV is not just one virus. There are over 200 different kinds of HPV. It is thought that at least half of all people who are sexually active have been exposed to at least one type of …
The Baby Blog: Sexually Transmitted Infections
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 is sold under the brand name Zovirax®. It is an antiviral medication used to treat cold sores and genital herpes caused by the herpes virus. It is also prescribed to treat chickenpox and shingles. It is given as a cream or ointment (topical use), oral tablets, or …
Toxoplasmosis
This sheet talks about exposure to or having toxoplasmosis in a 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. You can get it by eating infected meat that hasn’t been cooked properly, drinking water that is contaminated, or handling soil or cat feces that contain the parasite. Toxoplasma gondii can be …
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate
This sheet talks about exposure to Amoxicillin and Clavulanate in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is amoxicillin/clavulanate (amox/clav)? This combination medication is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is a combination of amoxicillin, a penicillin-like antibiotic, and clavulanate, a drug that increases the effectiveness of amoxicillin. Brand names …
Erythromycin
This sheet talks about exposure to erythromycin during a pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your health care professional. What is erythromycin? Erythromycin is an antibiotic. It can be taken by mouth to treat infections, particularly those of the skin, upper respiratory tract and pelvis. It can also be used in topical forms for treatment of skin conditions and as an ointment for eye infections. Some brand names include …
