Reducing the Risk of Preventable Birth Defects While over 20% of congenital malformations are genetically caused, a similar number are thought to be multifactorial in origin and the cause of over 50% of malformations remains unknown (Toufaily et al., 2018). MotherToBaby helps geneticists identify modifiable risk factors for birth defects, giving you the chance to educate your patients to take preventative action. We can assist you by surveying the current scientific literature on …
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Make Informed Decisions for Treating Patients with Allergic and Immunologic Conditions MotherToBaby supports allergists and immunologists in managing maternal health conditions like asthma, allergies, and atopic dermatitis. We understand the challenges that you face when deciding on treatment courses when your patient is pregnant or breastfeeding. Our resources will help you weigh the risks and benefits to both your patient who is pregnant and their baby as you determine a treatment plan that …
Baby Blog: RSV in Infants: Prevention Options Every Parent Should Know About
Can you guess the leading cause of infant hospitalizations in the United States? You might think accidents, allergic reactions, or the flu, but the answer is actually respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Every year, RSV sends 58,000 to 80,000 children under the age of 5 to the hospital. Having a baby in the fall or winter has always meant that parents need to be extra careful about RSV. Fortunately, in 2023 two new ways to protect infants against this virus became available: a vaccine given to …
Press Release: MotherToBaby Lands Federal Funding to Expand Services
BRENTWOOD, TN – January 28, 2015 Approximately 50% Of Women Report Taking At Least One Medication During Pregnancy As January’s National Birth Defects Prevention Month comes to a close, the United States’ Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau (HRSA) opens the door for expanded access to pregnancy health education resources by funding the world’s leading organization of experts in the field of teratology (the study of exposures that cause birth defects) …
Press Release: MotherToBaby Calls Recent NY Times Antidepressant Story ‘Incomplete,’ ‘Weak’
BRENTWOOD, TN - Experts at MotherToBaby, a service of the international non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), call the recent New York Times article suggesting use of antidepressants during pregnancy is more harmful than previously thought "incomplete" and "weak." The story takes a strong stance suggesting depression treatments during pregnancy may lead to more birth defects. "This kind of information can scare women into taking drastic measures, like stopping her …
