This sheet is about exposure to vaccines in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What are vaccines? Vaccines help protect you from diseases. Vaccines cause your body’s immune system to make antibodies against bacteria or viruses. Once these antibodies are made, your body has an easier job of stopping you from getting sick if you are exposed to these bacteria or viruses in the future. Most …
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Fact Sheet: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine (Flu Shot)
This sheet is about exposure to the flu shot 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 influenza? Influenza is commonly called the “flu.” It is an infection of the respiratory (breathing) tract. Symptoms of the flu are fever, headache, chills, muscle aches, cough, congestion (stuffy nose), runny nose, sore throat, and feeling tired (fatigue). The flu …
Fact Sheet: Methotrexate
This sheet is about exposure to methotrexate in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is methotrexate? Methotrexate is a medication that has been prescribed to treat many conditions, including cancer and autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis https://mothertobaby.org/fact-sheets/rheumatoid-arthritis/, lupus …
Fact Sheet: Dextroamphetamine
This sheet is about exposure to dextroamphetamine 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 dextroamphetamine? Dextroamphetamine, also known as dexamphetamine or d-amphetamine, is a prescription stimulant that belongs to a group of medications called amphetamines. Dextroamphetamine has been used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder …
Fact Sheet: Seasonal Influenza (the Flu)
This sheet is about having seasonal influenza in a pregnancy or 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 influenza? Influenza is an infection of the respiratory (breathing) tract. It is often called the “flu”. The symptoms of influenza are fever, headache, chills, muscle aches, coughing, congestion, runny nose, and sore throat. Influenza sometimes causes vomiting and …
