Impact of MotherToBaby Each year, MotherToBaby makes a difference in maternal and infant health by providing evidence-information to mothers, families and the public about the benefits and risks of exposures. In 2023, MotherToBaby answered over 36,000 exposure questions through phone, text, email or chat. Your generosity ensures that we can continue to provide our confidential services free of charge. Learn more about the impact we made educating the public on the …
Search Results for: medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Page: Publications
Our Research is Advancing Pregnancy Outcomes Little is known about the effects of taking most medications in pregnancy because people who are pregnant and/or breastfeeding are currently excluded from clinical trials that occur when a drug is being developed. This means that once a medication is approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), it starts being prescribed to patients – including those of reproductive potential – with little to no information about the safety of the …
Podcast: Ep. 77: Ask a Midwife
Dr, Jessica Brumley, the current president of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) and an Associate Professor at the University of South Florida in the Department of OBGYN joins host Chris Stallman, CGC. Dr. Brumley addresses the most common questions she gets about midwives, who they serve (hint: it's not just pregnant people) and where you can learn more about midwives in your area. Dr. Brumley has worked in her state on quality improvement work including the Promoting Intended …
Press Release: Latest Information about Medication Safety in Breastmilk Now Easily Accessible via New LactRx App
LactRx is sponsored by MotherToBaby, the Leading Resource on Exposures during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding BRENTWOOD, TN – The non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), through its public-facing service known as MotherToBaby, launches LactRx, 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 …
Page: Our Partners
Advancing the Health of Families MotherToBaby establishes partnerships with organizations that share our interest in the health of families. We can also refer you to a number of other resources that can provide helpful information about pregnancy, birth defects, and exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding. …
