Considerations for Clients with Substance Use Disorders during Pregnancy and Lactation Clients who are battling substance use disorder often face many challenges in their battle to achieve sobriety. These challenges can often be compounded when the client is pregnant or breastfeeding. MotherToBaby supports addiction specialists who are working with pregnant and lactating clients. Our resources will help you learn about the risks of maternal substance use during pregnancy and while …
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Baby Blog: Preventing Birth Defects: Is it Possible? Yes!
January is Birth Defects Prevention Month, and it’s a great time to remind ourselves that there are several things that pregnant women can do to reduce their chance of having a baby with a birth defect. Our 5 tips for preventing birth defects include: Book a visit with your healthcare provider before stopping or starting any medicine.Be sure to take 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day.Before you get pregnant, try to reach a healthy weight.Become up to date with all vaccines, …
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Download Important Resources Today The educational tools below offer more information about important exposure topics during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Developed in collaboration with partners who are topic experts, these free resources are available for download and sharing. To view or download infographics in your preferred language, click the corresponding button. For additional details about specific exposures, explore our resource hubs, fact sheets, Baby Blog, and the MotherToBaby …
Press Release: MotherToBaby Secures Vital Funding to Empower Expectant Parents and Address Birth Defects
MotherToBaby is the Leading National Resource on Exposures during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding BRENTWOOD, TN – The non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), which provides the MotherToBaby free service, receives new funding aimed at enhancing partnerships to address birth defects, infant disorders and related conditions, and the health of pregnant and postpartum people. The grant is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The funding is …
Baby Blog: Hit Me With Your Best Shot! COVID-19 Vaccines
Question 1: I work in healthcare and received the first dose of COVID vaccine. But after receiving the shot, I found out I was pregnant. I changed jobs so that I am not at significant risk anymore. Should I get the second shot? Question 2: I’m pumping and supposed to get the COVID vaccine. I know there isn't much to say on the COVID vaccine but wondering if you would recommend getting it or not? These are just a sample of the questions that we have received from …
