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Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Resources
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Current Studies at Motherisk
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Oxycodone while Breastfeeding
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Alcohol Use during Pregnancy
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Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers and ACE Inhibitors in Pregnancy
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Control of Hypertension in Pregnancy Study
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Folic Acid Before and During Pregnancy
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Lamisil in Pregnancy
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Meridia in Pregnancy
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Nicotine Replacement Therapy During Pregnancy
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Rheumatoid Arthritis & Arava in Pregnancy
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Severe Morning Sickness
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St. John's Wort in Pregnancy
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Morning Sickness
Approximately 20% of women experience NVP for a longer period of time. Some women may suffer from NVP until the end of the pregnancy.
Drugs in Pregnancy
Pregnancy, whether planned or a pleasant surprise, brings with it important concerns about prescription and over the counter drugs.
Breastfeeding and Drugs
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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Alcohol, Nicotine, Substance Use
Pregnant? It's never too late to get the facts about alcohol and pregnancy
Conditions in Pregnancy
Exposure to certain infectious diseases during pregnancy may pose a risk to the unborn baby.
Folic Acid
Research shows that women who take vitamins that contain folic acid may lower the risk that their baby will be born with a birth defect called a neural tube defect.
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Nutrition
Good nutrition during pregnancy improves the chances of having a healthy baby who will be at lower risk of diseases.
Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy
Exposure to certain infectious diseases during pregnancy may pose a risk to the unborn baby.
Herbal Products
Natural doesn't always mean safe. But that doesn't stop millions of people, including pregnant women, from consuming naturopathic products.
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Cancer in Pregnancy
Motherisk has been painfully aware of the lack of data about the management of cancer in pregnancy.
HIV and HIV Treatment
It is important that you get tested for HIV. There are many pregnant women who are HIV positive and do not know about it.
Occupational & Environmental Exposures
There are thousands of chemicals in use in today's workplaces - and more women at work than ever before.
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.
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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.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.
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Diclectin during lactation
I am 7 weeks pregnant and still breastfeeding my 22 month old daughter. I am experiencing ... |
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Treating NVP throughout pregnancy
I am 13 weeks pregnant. I have been using the unisom/B6 combination per my doctors reques... |
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Diclectin side effects
I am pregnant with my second child and my dr prescribed Diclectin for nausea, as with my p... |
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Diclectin and Gravol
I'm 6 weeks pregnant and my doctor has put me on Diclectin..I still feel pretty nausea dur... |
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Ondansetron
Hello, I am about eight weeks pregnant with my second child at thirty seven years old. Thi... |
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Diclectin and effects on baby
I took Diclectin during the entire duration of my pregnancy. I am wondering whether there... |
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Zofran to reduce nausea
I tried the Unisom + B6 combo for NVP which didn't work. The next thing my doctor prescrib... |
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