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View presentations from the 33rd Annual Education Meeting, which was held virtually June 28 – July 1, 2021! Click Here

From Sarah G. Običan, MD: “MotherToBabyFL wanted to thank OTIS for the opportunity apply and receive funding to engage our own community here in Florida. As part of the project, we plan to use these videos individually for our patients in our clinics. So many MTB members have been a tremendous help in both choosing topics and with messaging, so as promised, I wanted to share the video content so that you can use it for your own marketing and outreach in your communities. Thank you again and stay safe!“

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Access our free presentation for healthcare professionals on current issues from ADHD medications, the risks of vaping, and cannabis use during pregnancy and lactation. Filmed on August 25, 2020, a link to the recording can be found here.

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Thank you for your interest in working together. MotherToBaby offers various ways to collaborate with and highlight our partner organizations. Please complete the form for consideration of partnership opportunities with MotherToBaby. Not all options are guaranteed, and final decisions will be at MotherToBaby’s discretion. After completing this form, you will be contacted by the MotherToBaby Strategic Partnerships.

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Birth Defects Experts, Colorado Chief Medical Officer to Present at OTIS, Teratology Society, DNTS Annual Meeting

DENVER, COLORADO—“From exposure during pregnancy to a child’s neurological development, it is an understatement to say the legalization of marijuana has the potential to impact Colorado’s children and families,” said Larry Wolk, MD, Chief Medical Officer for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. That “potential impact” is why Dr. Wolk will join top international researchers for a meeting never before held in Denver that brings together world-renowned experts presenting the science behind birth defects research.

The meeting, which is held jointly with the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), the Teratology Society and the Developmental Neurotoxicology Society this week at the Grand Hyatt Denver, will have a special focus on the effects of marijuana exposure during pregnancy. Dr. Wolk will serve as the Keynote Speaker Monday, June 26 at 8am. Then, a “Marijuana and Child Development Symposium,” which features scientists from the University of Colorado at Denver, University of California at San Diego, Yale University and the National Institute on Drug Abuse, takes place Tuesday, June 27 at 3:05pm.

According to MotherToBaby, a service of OTIS that offers information to the public about exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding through traditional and digital avenues, the growing rate of marijuana use during pregnancy is “deeply concerning.” A federal survey published late last year indicated that almost 4 percent of expecting mothers said they had used marijuana in the past 30 days. This rate is almost twice that for other illicit drugs used in the previous month by pregnant women.
The survey was conducted in 2014. In a survey just 12 years prior, only 2.4 percent had said they used marijuana in the past month.

“As scientists specializing in the effects exposures can have during pregnancy, this trend is extremely worrisome and we’re here to work together to find answers,” said Stephen Braddock, MD, OTIS/MotherToBaby’s president and a professor of Pediatrics at Saint Louis University. “At MotherToBaby, we are frequently contacted by women who want to know if marijuana is safe in pregnancy. New information that will be shared at this meeting will help us to gain a better idea of what the risks are, so that we can better educate expectant and nursing moms as well as healthcare providers.”

“While data are somewhat limited, we know there are risks associated with marijuana use in pregnancy, but we also need to be thinking about the potential impact of cannabis on the adolescent brain,” added Diana Dow-Edwards, PhD, President-elect of the Developmental Neurotoxicology Society, marijuana symposium co-chair, and professor at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. “New and breakthrough science will be presented by some of our speakers and we hope the knowledge stimulates discussion among concerned Denver-area health care providers and the general public alike,” noted Susan Makris, PhD, Teratology Society Public Affairs Committee chair, marijuana symposium co-chair and a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency scientist.

Additional scientific information presented during the meeting includes e-cigarette use in pregnancy and the latest Zika virus findings. More information and the full annual meeting program may be found on the 57th Annual Meeting website. One day registration is available for any local scientists and health care providers interested in attending.

About OTIS/MotherToBaby
MotherToBaby, a service of the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), is a suggested resource by many agencies including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Office of Women’s Health. OTIS was established in 1987 as a way of connecting world-renowned experts in the field of birth defects research to the general public. Today, MotherToBaby affiliates around the world provide the most cutting-edge and up-to-date information about the risks of medications, chemicals, herbal products, illicit drugs, diseases and much more during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. More than 100,000 women and their health care providers seek information about birth defects prevention from MotherToBaby every year. MotherToBaby has been able to embark on new outreach efforts to reach underserved populations and launch new communication technologies through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, as well as through the generous donations made by the public. To learn more about MotherToBaby, the ways to contact its network of experts via app, text, live chat, email and phone line, or how to support its services, please visit www.MotherToBaby.org.

About the Teratology Society
The Teratology Society is made up of nearly 700 members worldwide specializing in a variety of disciplines, including developmental biology and toxicology, reproduction and endocrinology, epidemiology, cell and molecular biology, nutritional biochemistry, and genetics as well as the clinical disciplines of prenatal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, neonatology, medical genetics, and teratogen risk counseling. Scientists interested in membership in the Teratology Society are encouraged to visit www.teratology.org. The society’s official journal, Birth Defects Research, is published by John Wiley & Sons in partnership with the Teratology Society.

About DNTS
The Developmental Neurotoxicology Society (DNTS) is focused on studies of the origins of neurodevelopmental disorders and the long-term effects of chemicals and drugs on health and well-being. We promote scientific research on the developmental origins of brain disorders at all life stages. For more information, please visit us at www.dntshome.org. The society’s official journal, Neurotoxicology and Teratology, is published by Elsevier in partnership with DNTS.
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Media Contact: Nicole Chavez, 619-368-3259, nchavez@mothertobaby.org

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When Your Bundle of Joy Comes with a Bundle of Questions – We’re Your Experts

MotherToBaby is the nation’s most trusted source of evidence-based information on medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. MotherToBaby Fact Sheets summarize all the available scientific information to determine whether or not parents and their developing babies are at risk because of an exposure. We offer over 300 Fact Sheets on a wide variety of exposure topics that are available to the public 24/7 in English and Spanish. Our Fact Sheets cover many common pregnancy and breastfeeding exposures that a woman may experience, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, recreational substances, cosmetic treatments, maternal health conditions, infections, vaccines, chemicals, and workplace exposures.

Our Fact Sheets are not the only way that MotherToBaby provides information about the benefits or risks of exposures that a woman who is pregnant or breastfeeding may encounter. Our experts also provide personalized information by live chat, text, phone, and email at no-cost to to residents of the United States and its territories. If our database of Fact Sheets does not include the exposure that you are interested in or if you have additional questions about the exposure, please don’t hesitate to contact our information specialists.

Everyone should have access to accurate information to make the best health decisions for themselves and their family.

While our experts are steeped in scientific backgrounds, we focus on communicating information about pregnancy and breastfeeding exposures in an easy to read format through multiple channels, including The MotherToBaby Podcast and our Baby Blog. You can listen to The MotherToBaby Podcast to hear from host, MotherToBaby specialist, and mom-of-four, Chris Stallman, as she takes listeners’ questions on exposures and engages guest experts to address what’s okay and what’s not during pregnancy and breastfeeding. You can also read our Baby Blogs, which provide helpful information on some of today’s most pressing exposure topics.

Our team knows so much about pregnancy and breastfeeding exposures because we are also top researchers in the field of birth defects prevention and medication use in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Our MotherToBaby Pregnancy Studies are observational research studies that aim to answer questions about whether a person’s health conditions and treatments affect their pregnancy. Our research has been instrumental in identifying previously unrecognized exposures that can be harmful to pregnancy, as well as ruling out substantial risk for other medications and vaccines. MotherToBaby Pregnancy Studies provides study opportunities to residents of the United States and Canada. The information yielded by our research gets included on medication labels and can be used by the public and their health professionals to make treatment decisions during pregnancy.

Browse below to find our most popular exposure topics and to access related fact sheets, blogs, podcasts, ongoing observational MotherToBaby Pregnancy Studies, and more. Check back frequently as we are constantly adding new resources and updating existing information!

Immunizations & Vaccine-Preventable Illnesses 

What pregnant and breastfeeding parents need to know.

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Antibiotics

Treating Infections while Pregnant or Breastfeeding.

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ADD/ADHD

Get more info on treating attention-related disorders during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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Alcohol

More harmful than cocaine, meth or heroin – why you should avoid alcohol if pregnant or breastfeeding.

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Allergies

Pregnancy and breastfeeding information for allergy sufferers plagued with a stuffy nose, sneezing and itchy eyes.

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Ankylosing Spondylitis

Spine pain? We’ve got info on AS and treatment during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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Anxiety

Feeling anxious about anxiety? Access resources for managing anxiety during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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Asthma

Breathing for two – access info on asthma and its treatment during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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Cannabis

Marijuana, pot, whatever you call it – we’ve got info you need if pregnant or breastfeeding.

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Colds & Flu

The 4-1-1 on sniffling, sneezing, coughing, aching, and fever during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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Constipation

Getting relief from constipation should not be a strain – access info for women who are pregnant and/or breastfeeding.

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Cosmetics

Get the latest information on cosmetics and treatments for hair, skin, nails & more.

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COVID-19

Critical info on the novel coronavirus for people who are pregnant, planning to be, or breastfeeding.

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Depression

You are not alone — visit our resources for managing depression before, during, & after pregnancy.

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Eczema

Access resources for the most common skin condition in pregnant and breastfeeding women.

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Foods and Beverages 

Eating and drinking for two can raise a lot of questions – we’ve got your answers! 

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High Cholesterol

At the heart of it all – get info for women who are pregnant and/or breastfeeding with high cholesterol.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Follow your gut – get info on IBD and its treatment while pregnant or breastfeeding.

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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

JIA may be diagnosed in the childhood years, but its impact can be felt in adulthood.

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Lead

A heavy metal that can be found in common household objects can affect your developing baby.

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Lupus

Nearly 9 out of every 10 people with lupus are women. Will it influence you or your baby’s health?

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Mental Health

Managing a mental health condition before, during or after pregnancy? What you need to know.

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Morning Sickness

Information on nausea and vomiting that you need to know when your bundle of joy is making you hurl.

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Multiple Sclerosis

Important info and resources on MS and its treatment during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

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Natural Disasters

When the unexpected happens, we have the critical information you need to know to safely make it through a natural disaster.

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Opioids

In the face of a nationwide opioid epidemic, access our resources for both people who are pregnant and/or breastfeeding and health providers.

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Psoriasis

Get comfy with the skin you’re in – explore our resources on psoriasis, pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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Psoriatic Arthritis

Flare-up fears? We’ve got skin and joint disease info for pregnant and breastfeeding moms.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Swelling, stiffness, and pain from RA – could it impact pregnancy or breastfeeding?

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Sexually Transmitted Infections

Talking openly about STIs, pregnancy, and breastfeeding.

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Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis Vaccine 

Why Tdap is a vaccine moms-to-be won’t want to miss 

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Travel-related Illnesses and Vaccines

Preparing to hit the road, cruise, or fly the friendly skies when you’re pregnant or breastfeeding

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Zika Virus

How can someone minimize their baby’s risk of exposure to the Zika virus through travel or from their partner?

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Get the Facts

Our MotherToBaby Fact Sheets offer the most current information on exposures in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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Read Our Blogs

Every person wants to know what’s best for their baby. Our experts address today’s most pressing exposures.

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