This sheet is about having hepatitis A in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is an infection caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Hepatitis A spreads among people very easily. The virus infects the liver. It generally takes 15 to 50 days to develop the illness after coming into contact …
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Fact Sheet: Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir (Paxlovid®)
This sheet is about exposure to nirmatrelvir/ritonavir 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 nirmatrelvir/ritonavir? Nirmatrelvir and ritonavir are medications that have been used together to treat COVID-19 (the illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus). The combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is sold under the brand name Paxlovid®. To …
Fact Sheet: Gabapentin
This sheet is about exposure to gabapentin 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 gabapentin? Gabapentin is a medication that has been used to prevent and control partial seizures, treat some forms of nerve pain, and treat moderate-to-severe restless legs syndrome. Some brand names are Horizant®, Gralise® and Neurontin®. Sometimes when …
Fact Sheet: Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
This sheet is about exposure to cytomegalovirus (CMV) 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 cytomegalovirus (CMV)? CMV is a common virus that can spread from one person to another through contact with saliva, semen, vaginal fluids, blood, urine, tears, feces, or breast milk. Most people with CMV do not have symptoms; some might have fever, tiredness, and …
Fact Sheet: Loxapine
This sheet is about exposure to loxapine 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 loxapine? Loxapine is a medication that has been used to treat mental health conditions including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Some brand names for loxapine are Loxitane® and Adasuve®. Sometimes when women find out they are pregnant, they think about changing …
