This sheet is about exposure to berberine 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 berberine? Berberine is an ingredient found in many plant species, including goldthread, huang lian, Oregon grape, and barberry. It has been used to treat many conditions, such as diarrhea, diabetes, and high cholesterol. It has also been used for weight …
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Fact Sheet: Human papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
This sheet is about exposure to the HPV vaccine during 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 HPV? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common infection that is passed by skin-to-skin sexual contact. There are over 200 different kinds of HPV. At least 50% of all sexually active people have been exposed to at least one type of HPV. Most people …
Fact Sheet: Docusate Sodium
This sheet is about exposure to docusate sodium 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 docusate sodium? Docusate sodium is a stool softener that has been used to treat constipation (when a person passes less than three bowel movements a week or has trouble with bowel movements). Docusate sodium is found in many products and has been sold under …
Fact Sheet: Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Depo Provera®)
This sheet is about exposure to depot medroxyprogesterone acetate 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 depot medroxyprogesterone acetate? Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate is the injectable (given by shot) form of a lab-made hormone called medroxyprogesterone acetate. It has been used to prevent pregnancy (as birth control). Depot …
Fact Sheet: Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
This sheet is about having herpes zoster (shingles) in a 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 herpes zoster (shingles)? Herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, is a viral disease caused by the same virus that causes varicella (chickenpox), called varicella-zoster virus. Chickenpox happens when a person is first exposed to the varicella-zoster virus. …
