Focusing on ADD/ADHD during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Disclaimer: This page houses important information and resources pertaining to ADD/ADHD during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, including links to our evidence-based Fact Sheets. However, the resources here should not replace the care and advice of a medical professional. ADD/ADHD is a condition in which people may have trouble paying attention and focusing, controlling impulsive behaviors (act without thinking about what the result …
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Page: Natural Disasters
When Nature’s Fury Strikes Disclaimer: This page houses important information and resources pertaining to natural disasters during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, including links to our evidence-based Fact Sheets. However, the resources here should not replace the care and advice of a medical professional. Being pregnant or breastfeeding an infant can be a challenge under normal conditions, but doing it when your world is in disarray because of a natural disaster can feel overwhelming. …
Fact Sheet: Depression
This sheet is about having depression in a pregnancy or 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 depression? Depression is a serious medical illness. There are different types of depression, such as major depression, persistent depressive disorder, perinatal depression, seasonal affective disorder, and depression with symptoms of psychosis. Pregnancy can trigger …
Fact Sheet: Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
This sheet is about having diabetes in a pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information is based on published research. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is diabetes? Diabetes is a medical condition in which the body either does not make enough insulin or cannot use insulin correctly. Insulin is a hormone that helps sugar (glucose) move from the bloodstream into the cells of the body, giving the cells energy to function. When …
Fact Sheet: Inflammatory Bowel Disease
This sheet is about having inflammatory bowel disease in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published literature. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic intestine illness with symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and weight loss. IBD includes Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). CD and UC involve …
