Just found out you're pregnant?
It's never too late to get the facts about alcohol and pregnancy.
Pregnancy is a special time of life. For many women, and their partners, it's a time to make changes, plan ahead, and reach out for guidance. When it comes to questions about what may or may not be safe for their baby, women who are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding turn to Motherisk - Canada's expert on the safety of medications, infections, chemicals, personal products and everyday exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Though usually limited to the first 7 to 12 weeks of pregnancy, approximately 20% of women experience NVP for a longer period of time. Some women may suffer from NVP until the end of the pregnancy.
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PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES
BREASTFEEDING & DRUGS
Though many drugs are quite safe for a mother to take while nursing her child there are several agents for which safety during breast-feeding is not well-defined and may be a risk to the infant.
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DRUGS IN PREGNANCY
Pregnancy, whether planned or a pleasant surprise, brings with it important concerns about prescription and over the counter drugs.
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MOTHERISK BOOKS
Everyday Risks in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Features the 10 Commandments for a safe and healthy pregnancy
Frequently asked questions about everything from medical conditions and infections to over-the-counter medications
Tables that list and grade the most widely prescribed medications and rates their fetal safety
A guide to the safety or risk of herbal products during pregnancy
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CURRENT STUDIES
Could you be eligible to participate in a Motherisk study? Visit our Current Studies for a full listing of studies.ABOUT MOTHERISK
The Motherisk Program at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is a clinical, research and teaching program dedicated to antenatal drug, chemical, and disease risk counselling. It is affiliated with the University of Toronto. Created in 1985, Motherisk provides evidence-based information and guidance about the safety or risk to the developing fetus or infant, of maternal exposure to drugs, chemicals, diseases, radiation and environmental agents.
