Marie called with a question, “My baby is 4 weeks old, and my husband and I love her to death. However, she is a lot of work, and we do not want another little one quite yet. My husband and I are also hoping to resume our sex life, but can I be on birth control while breastfeeding?” MotherToBaby is here to help answer some of those questions! Of course, before you decide, it is best to speak with your medical provider and get their advice. Since everyone is different, some …
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Baby Blog: FDA Pregnancy Risk Categories: Going Away for Good
By Lynn Martinez and Julia Robertson, CPM During the more than 40 years MotherToBaby affiliates have been serving the public with education regarding exposures during pregnancy, many women have called who are very distressed, sometimes in tears, about finding out they were pregnant while taking a drug categorized as an X or D in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) system. “I’ve been on birth control pills and I still got pregnant! Does this mean my baby will have birth defects? It’s a …
Baby Blog: Maintaining Your Glow: Navigating Cosmetic Procedures While Pregnant or Breastfeeding
“I’m supposed to get dermal fillers tomorrow, is it still safe for me to get this procedure!?” Erin had booked this appointment with their dermatologist weeks ago, and while Erin was so excited today to learn that they were pregnant, they weren’t sure if the fillers were still a good idea. Hopeful for smoother skin and less noticeable wrinkles, they called us for guidance. Erin isn’t alone in having questions – MotherToBaby information specialists are often asked about getting cosmetic …
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Teratogen Exposure Guidance for Pharmacists with Pregnant and Lactating Patients Many people need to take prescription or over-the-counter medication when pregnant or breastfeeding. However, the dearth of adequate pregnancy or lactation safety data can make risk assessment complex and laborious for a busy pharmacist. We understand the challenges that you face when counseling pregnant and lactating patients on medication exposure risks, especially if there are multiple prescriptions and …
Baby Blog: Fighting The Bite: A Woman’s Guide to Avoiding Zika in Pregnancy
By Patricia Markland Cole, MPH, MotherToBaby Massachusetts **This information was current as of the time the blog was published. However, information is constantly changing. Please visit Zika Central for the latest information.** Zika, Zika, Zika……everywhere you turn someone is talking about Zika and it’s not hard to understand why. Last fall in Brazil, the cases began coming in with unusual frequency. Health care providers noticed an increase in babies born with small heads and small brains, …
