This sheet is about having hepatitis C 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 hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a type of liver disease caused by infection from the hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C virus is often called “HCV”. People can have acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) hepatitis C. Acute hepatitis C happens in the 6 months after someone …
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Fact Sheet: Venlafaxine (Effexor®)
This sheet is about exposure to venlafaxine 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 venlafaxine? Venlafaxine is a medication that has been used to treat depression, panic disorder, social phobia, and anxiety. It has also been used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), binge eating disorder, bipolar disorder, diabetic …
Fact Sheet: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
This sheet is about exposure to measles, mumps, and rubella 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 measles, mumps, and rubella? Measles (rubeola), mumps, and rubella (German measles, three-day measles) are viral diseases that are mostly spread from person to person through coughing and sneezing. The measles virus can stay in the air for up to …
Fact Sheet: Phenylketonuria (PKU)
This sheet is about having phenylketonuria (PKU) in 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 phenylketonuria (PKU)? Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited genetic condition. It is caused by a gene change that lowers the amount of an enzyme in the body needed to process the amnio acid phenylalanine (Phe). Phe is commonly found in food and can build up in the …
Fact Sheet: Fluoxetine (Prozac®)
This sheet is about exposure to fluoxetine 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 fluoxetine? Fluoxetine is a medication that has been used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Tourette’s syndrome, bulimia nervosa, panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Fluoxetine has also been used to treat body …
