February 14, 2017 Treatments Bring Unique Challenges during Pregnancy with Inherited Form of High Cholesterol, Says MotherToBaby BRENTWOOD, TN – Just in time for February’s American Heart Month, MotherToBaby, a service of the international non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS) that is dedicated to providing evidence-based information to mothers, health care professionals, and the general public about medications during pregnancy, has launched a new observational …
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lead During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Frequently Asked Questions About Lead During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding What is lead and where is it found? Lead is a heavy metal. It can be found in many places such as cosmetics, children’s & costume jewelry, old paint, gasoline, and in many types of hobbies and industry. Read more What effects could lead have on my baby? High levels of lead during pregnancy can cause miscarriage and stillbirth. Other pregnancy problems such as low birth weight and premature delivery can also …
Zika Central: Your 1 Stop for the Latest Information
Zika Central: Your 1 Stop for the Latest Information New information about the Zika Virus is contstantly changing. This page is updated regularly. Please check back frequently for the latest information and resources surrounding Zika or please contact a MotherToBaby Service for additional information that may have become available at (866) 626-6847. Last Updated February 8, 2017 Fast Facts: Zika Virus The most common way the Zika virus is spread is by mosquitos called aedes aegypti and aedes …
Birth Defects Prevention? There’s an App for That
MotherToBaby Launches Free App Connecting Moms with Experts in Real-time BRENTWOOD, TN – What if you could find out the potential effects of a medication during pregnancy by asking a real-life expert instead of unreliable “Dr. Google?” Now you can. In fact, there’s an app for that, according to MotherToBaby, a service of the international non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS). As January’s Birth Defects Prevention Month kicks off, MotherToBaby has launched a free, …
