This sheet is about exposure to tofacitinib 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 tofacitinib? Tofacitinib is a medication that has been used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and ulcerative colitis. Some brand names for tofacitinib are Xeljanz® and Xeljanz XR®. MotherToBaby has fact sheets on …
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Fact Sheet: Vitamin D
This sheet is about exposure to vitamin D in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published literature. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is vitamin D? Vitamin D is a nutrient used by the body to grow and to help absorb calcium, which keeps a person’s bones strong. Most people’s bodies can make vitamin D with exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight. Vitamin D is also found in some foods, such …
Fact Sheet: Methylmercury in Fish
This sheet is about exposure to methylmercury 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 providers. What is methylmercury? Methylmercury is an organic form of mercury. Methylmercury is found in water, soil, plants, and animals. Methylmercury is different from elemental mercury, which is found in thermometers and some dental amalgams (tooth fillings). It is also …
Fact Sheet: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine (Abrysvo®)
This sheet is about exposure to the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine Abrysvo® 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 respiratory syncytial virus? Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that can cause infection of the respiratory (breathing) tract. RSV spreads easily from person to person through droplets when an infected …
Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Vaccines, mRNA (Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech)
This sheet is about exposure to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines 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 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 who …
