This sheet is about having hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) 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 hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)? Hidradenitis suppurativa is a condition that causes small, painful lumps to form under the skin. The lumps usually develop in areas where skin rubs against skin, such as the armpits, groin, buttocks and breasts. The lumps tend …
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Fact Sheet: Amlodipine (Norvasc®)
This sheet is about exposure to amlodipine 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 is amlodipine? Amlodipine is a medication that has been used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is in a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. A brand name for amlodipine is Norvasc®. Sometimes when women find out they are pregnant, …
Fact Sheet: Sunless Tanners
This sheet is about exposure to sunless tanners 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 are sunless tanners? Sunless tanners, also called self-tanners, are often creams or lotions that darken your skin to give it a “tan” without sun exposure. The main ingredient is dihydroxyacetone (DHA), usually made from plants like sugar beets or sugar cane. …
Fact Sheet: Meningococcal Vaccines
This sheet is about exposure to meningococcal vaccines 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 meningococcal disease? Meningococcal disease is an illness caused by bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis. It can cause meningitis (infection of the brain and spinal cord) and meningococcemia (infections of the blood). Symptoms of meningococcal …
Fact Sheet: Deucravacitinib (Sotyktu®)
This sheet is about exposure to deucravacitinib 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 deucravacitinib? Deucravacitinib is a medication that has been approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. A brand name for deucravacitinib is Sotyktu®. MotherToBaby has a fact sheet on psoriasis & psoriatic arthritis at: …
