This sheet is about exposure to methadone 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 methadone? Methadone is an opioid medication. Opioids are sometimes called narcotics. Methadone has been used to treat opioid use disorder (to help people stop using heroin or opioid medications) and pain. Sometimes when women find out they are pregnant, …
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Fact Sheet: Lithium
This sheet is about exposure to lithium 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 lithium? Lithium is a medication that has been used to treat bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions. Lithium is sold under many brand names, including Cibalith-S®, Eskalith®, Lithane®, Lithobid® and Lithonate®. Sometimes when people find out they are …
Fact Sheet: Carbamazepine (Tegretol®)
This sheet is about exposure to carbamazepine 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 carbamazepine? Carbamazepine is a medication that has been used to control seizures. It has also been used to treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and pain disorders. A brand name for carbamazepine is Tegretol®. Sometimes when women find out they are …
Fact Sheet: Alcohol
This sheet is about exposure to alcohol 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 alcohol? Alcohol is the ingredient in beer, malt liquor, wine, and spirits (“hard liquor”) that can cause feelings of being “buzzed” or drunk. Alcohol can be found in some canned and bottled beverages such as hard lemonade, hard iced tea and …
Fact Sheet: Zika Virus
This sheet is about having Zika virus in 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 Zika? How do people get it? Zika is a virus that is usually spread by infected mosquitoes. Not all mosquitoes carry the Zika virus, and not every person bitten by an infected mosquito will get Zika. Other ways people can get Zika include sexual contact with an …
