This sheet is about exposure to over-the-counter (OTC) topical acne treatments in pregnancy and 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 are over-the-counter (OTC) topical acne treatments? Over-the-counter (OTC) refers to medication that can be bought without a prescription. OTC topical acne treatments are products that are put directly on the skin to treat acne. …
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Fact Sheet: Group B Strep (GBS) Infections
This sheet is about group B strep infections in 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 are group B strep infections? Group B strep infections are caused by group B Streptococcus bacteria (also called group B strep or GBS). Most of the time, the bacteria do not cause symptoms or make people feel sick. Some people, including some women who are …
Fact Sheet: H5N1 Flu
This sheet is about having H5N1 flu 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 H5N1 flu? The flu (influenza) is an infection of the respiratory (breathing) tract. The flu is caused by a group of viruses called influenza virus. H5N1 flu is caused by an avian (bird) influenza virus primarily found in wild birds, poultry, and U.S. dairy …
Fact Sheet: Prednisone/Prednisolone
This sheet is about exposure to oral prednisone or prednisolone 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 are prednisone and prednisolone? Prednisone and prednisolone belong to a group of medications called corticosteroids. In the body, prednisone is broken down into prednisolone. Prednisone and prednisolone have been used to treat many …
Fact Sheet: Zinc
This sheet is about exposure to zinc from diet and dietary supplements 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 zinc? Zinc is an essential nutrient. This means the body cannot make zinc, so people need to get zinc from other sources. Zinc is naturally found in some foods such as meats and seafood and is added to some cereals. Zinc is also …
