This sheet is about exposure to vitamin K 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 vitamin K? Vitamin K is an essential vitamin that is used by the body to help the blood clot (stick together) properly. Essential vitamins are nutrients that the body cannot make, so people need to get them from other sources. Vitamin K can be found in foods such as …
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Fact Sheet: Trazodone
This sheet is about exposure to trazodone 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 trazodone? Trazodone is an antidepressant and sedative that has been used to treat depression and symptoms of insomnia (trouble sleeping). Some brand names for trazodone include Desyrel®, Oleptro®, and Trazorel®. Sometimes when women find out they are …
Fact Sheet: Dengue
This sheet is about having dengue in a pregnancy or 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 dengue? Dengue is a viral disease caused by 4 related viruses called: dengue-1, dengue-2, dengue-3, and dengue-4. Most people are exposed to a dengue virus through being bitten by an infected mosquito. Less common exposures can come from blood transfusions, organ …
Fact Sheet: Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®, Zepbound®)
This sheet is about exposure to tirzepatide 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 tirzepatide? Tirzepatide is a medication that has been used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes and to treat obesity. Brand names include Mounjaro® (used for type 2 diabetes) and Zepbound® (used for weight management). If you are …
Fact Sheet: Buspirone (Buspar®)
This sheet is about exposure to buspirone 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 buspirone? Buspirone is a medication that has been used to treat anxiety. The brand name for buspirone is BuSpar®. Sometimes when women find out they are pregnant, they think about changing how they take their medication, or stopping their …
