• Home
  • Pregnancy &
Breastfeeding
  • Bookshop
  • Contact us
  • Donate now
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Please read

Our Helplines

1-877-327-4636 - Alcohol and Substance 
1-800-436-8477 - Morning Sickness 
1-888-246-5840 - HIV and 
HIV Treatment 
 416-813-6780 - Mlotherisk's Home Line

Our Website Sponsors

The Motherisk program is proudly supported by ...

Duchesnay
SickKids 
Foundation

25 Years with You and Your Baby

It’s our 25th anniversary!

Since 1985 Motherisk has helped to ensure the well-being of mothers and babies, worldwide.

Help us celebrate with a contribution in support of continued Motherisk research and counselling. Donate now »

Motherisk Mandate »
Motherisk Clinicians and Researchers »

H1N1 Influenza in Pregnancy: Risks, vaccines and antivirals

The novel H1N1 influenza A virus has been shown to attack pregnant women more seriously. It is imperative to vaccinate expecting mothers. Unvaccinated pregnant women in contact with H1N1 should receive prophylactic antivirals. Limited existing information on the safety of oseltamivir and zanamivir is reassuring. more »

More on Drugs in Pregnancy »

Morning sickness may lead to brighter kids

Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children's (SickKids) Motherisk Program have found that morning sickness, which impacts up to 80 per cent of pregnancies, enhances children's long-term neurodevelopment. more »

More on Morning Sickness »

SickKids scientist confirms the risks of codeine use and breastfeeding

Using pain treatments which contain codeine may be risky for some breastfeeding mothers, according to research published this week by researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). more »

More on Breastfeeding and Drugs »

New Motherisk Guidelines for Folic Acid

The SOGC and Motherisk release updated clinical guidelines based on new research about the benefits of folic acid supplementation for women planning to have children. more »

More about Folic Acid »

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Resources

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

Your purchase of The Complete Guide to Everyday Risks in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding will help support Motherisk's continuing research and counseling.


CURRENT STUDIES

Could you be eligible to participate in a Motherisk study? Visit our Current Studies for a full listing of studies.

NAUSEA AND VOMITING OF PREGNANCY (NVP) Forum

Motherisk receives questions from around the world about morning sickness symptoms, effects, treatments and ways to cope. Active topic questions and answers are posted here for anyone to read, provided the reader acknowledges and accepts the proviso and disclaimer below.

Forum > NVP - Active Topics > NVP - Active Topics
Topic
Diclectin during lactation
I am 7 weeks pregnant and still breastfeeding my 22 month old daughter. I am experiencing ...
Treating NVP throughout pregnancy
I am 13 weeks pregnant. I have been using the unisom/B6 combination per my doctors reques...
Diclectin side effects
I am pregnant with my second child and my dr prescribed Diclectin for nausea, as with my p...
Diclectin and Gravol
I'm 6 weeks pregnant and my doctor has put me on Diclectin..I still feel pretty nausea dur...
Ondansetron
Hello, I am about eight weeks pregnant with my second child at thirty seven years old. Thi...
Diclectin and effects on baby
I took Diclectin during the entire duration of my pregnancy. I am wondering whether there...
Zofran to reduce nausea
I tried the Unisom + B6 combo for NVP which didn't work. The next thing my doctor prescrib...
Valid XHTML 1.0 Transitional [Valid RSS]

Copyright © 1999-2009 The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). All rights reserved.

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is a health-care, teaching and research centre dedicated exclusively to children; affiliated with the University of Toronto. For general inquires please call: 416-813-1500.

  |  Contact SickKids  |  Terms of Use