This sheet is about exposure to lice and scabies in a 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 are lice? Lice are small wingless insects, the size of a sesame seed, that can live on the body or in hair. Head lice are the most common type of lice. Lice hatch out of eggs that are called nits. You can sometimes see adult lice crawling through hair or on the …
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Fact Sheet: Iodine
This sheet is about exposure to iodine 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 iodine? Iodine is a naturally occurring element. It can be found in some foods, supplements, medications, and topical disinfectants. The body uses iodine to make thyroid hormones. The thyroid gland cannot work properly without the right amounts of iodine. People who are pregnant …
Fact Sheet: Melatonin
This sheet is about exposure to melatonin 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 melatonin? Melatonin is a hormone made by the body that helps with the natural sleep-wake cycle (circadian rhythm). Melatonin is made by the body mostly during periods of darkness. During pregnancy, the body typically makes more melatonin. Studies suggest …
Fact Sheet: Benralizumab (Fasenra®)
This sheet is about exposure to benralizumab 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 benralizumab? Benralizumab is a monoclonal antibody (man-made proteins that work like natural antibodies in the body to boost the immune system). It belongs to a group of medications known as biologics and is given by an injection under the skin (subcutaneous). …
Fact Sheet: Multiple Sclerosis
This sheet is about having multiple sclerosis 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 multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that affects the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves and how they communicate with the rest of the body. Symptoms can include loss of balance, numbness, vision problems, muscle spasms, tingling, mood …
