Cheese is as old as modern mankind, with clues about its existence reaching all the way back to 8,000 BC when the first sheep and goats were domesticated by our ancestors (www.historyofcheese.com). And since cheese has been around for so long, it is now one of the most popular and beloved foods throughout the world. So, it did not come as a surprise to me that many who are pregnant and breastfeeding ask MotherToBaby about eating cheese all the time! On our texting service alone (855-999-3525), …
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Fact Sheet: Working in a Dental Office
This sheet is about exposures for a dentist, dental assistant, or dental hygienist in a dental office setting. It also suggests some resources available to help create a safe work environment. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers and occupational safety officers. What types of hazards might be at my workplace? Some of the potential workplace hazards that dental workers might face include: Infectious disease / bloodborne …
Fact Sheet: Vaccines
This sheet is about exposure to vaccines in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What are vaccines? Vaccines help protect you from diseases. Vaccines cause your body’s immune system to make antibodies against bacteria or viruses. Once these antibodies are made, your body has an easier job of stopping you from getting sick if you are exposed to these bacteria or viruses in the future. Most …
Fact Sheet: Ustekinumab (Stelara®)
This sheet is about exposure to ustekinumab in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on published research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is ustekinumab? Ustekinumab is a medication that has been used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, and active psoriatic arthritis. The brand name of ustekinumab is Stelara®. MotherToBaby has fact sheets on psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis …
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Bringing Breastfeeding Professionals Access to LactMed for Exposure Information On-the-Go LactRx by MotherToBaby is a free app providing current information on the use of medications, vaccines, diagnostic agents & drugs of misuse during breastfeeding. The LactRx app provides easy access to the LactMed database, a resource from the National Library of Medicine (NLM). The LactRx app provides access to the LactMed database, which has information on the use of medications, vaccines, …
