This sheet is about fever and hyperthermia in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is fever and hyperthermia? A person's typical body temperature is around 98.6oF (37oC). Fever refers to a temporary rise in body temperature over 101oF (38.3oC). Infection is one of the most common causes of fever. Autoimmune conditions, some cancers, and allergic reactions …
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Fact Sheet: Citalopram | Escitalopram (Celexa® | Lexapro®)
This sheet is about exposure to citalopram or escitalopram 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 are citalopram and escitalopram? Citalopram is a medication that has been used to treat depression. It belongs to the class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). A common brand name for citalopram is …
Fact Sheet: Fentanyl
This sheet is about exposure to fentanyl in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is fentanyl? Fentanyl is an opioid medication. Opioids are sometimes called narcotics. Fentanyl is used to treat pain and is often given during and after surgery. Brand names of fentanyl include Abstral®, Actiq®, Duragesic®, Fentora®, Ionsys®, Lazanda®, Sublimaze®, …
Fact Sheet: Marijuana (Cannabis)
This sheet is about exposure to marijuana 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 marijuana? Marijuana is a mix of dried leaves, seeds, stems, and flowers from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant. Some other names for marijuana are pot, weed, and cannabis. The main active chemical in marijuana is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), …
Fact Sheet: COVID-19
This sheet is about having a COVID-19 infection in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is COVID-19? COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) is an illness caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2. The virus spreads mostly by close person-to-person contact. When an infected person breathes, talks, coughs, or sneezes, the virus can spread to others …
