This fact sheet is about the critical periods of development and the birth defects or complications that can happen from exposures at different times in a pregnancy. 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 critical periods of development? Critical periods of development are times during pregnancy when the fetal organs and body parts are forming. During these times, the fetus is …
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Fact Sheet: Vibrio
This sheet is about exposure to Vibrio in a pregnancy or 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 Vibrio? Vibrio is a bacteria that lives in warm coastal seawater. There are many different kinds of Vibrio bacteria. Each kind can cause a different illness. Sometimes the illness related to vibrio infection is called Vibriosis. It is commonly called Vibrio for …
Fact Sheet: Metronidazole (Flagyl®)
This sheet is about exposure to metronidazole 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 metronidazole? Metronidazole is an antimicrobial medication that has been used to treat infections, including vaginal infections. Metronidazole is available in oral, rectal, …
Fact Sheet: Molnupiravir
This sheet is about exposure to molnupiravir 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 molnupiravir? Molnupiravir is an antiviral medication that has been given emergency permission by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat mild to moderate COVID-19 in certain patients. Molnupiravir must be started within 5 days of having symptoms …
Fact Sheet: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
This sheet is about exposure to Escherichia coli (E. coli) in pregnancy or 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 Escherichia coli? Escherichia coli (E. coli) are a group of bacteria that naturally live in the intestines and vagina. There are many different types (strains) of E. coli bacteria. Most strains of E. coli are harmless to humans, but some can cause …
