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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 »

11th FACE Research Roundtable

Join the FACE Research Network in Vancouver, BC on September 14, 2010 at the 11th FACE Research Roundtable where researchers, clinicians, front-line workers, government and industry representatives will meet to discuss the latest findings in the field of fetal alcohol research and FASD prevention.

Treatment of heartburn and acid reflux associated with nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

Question: In addition to suffering from nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, which is being treated with antiemetics, some of my pregnant patients complain of heartburn and acid reflux. Should these symptoms also be treated and, if so, which acid-reducing medications are safe for use during pregnancy? more »

Fetal Alcohol Research

In Canada the incidence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is estimated to be 1 in 100 live births. FASD is the leading cause of developmental and cognitive disabilities in Canada. A new study has estimated direct and indirect costs associated with FASD at the patient level.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Resources

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.

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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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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

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Conditions in Pregnancy

Exposure to certain infectious diseases during pregnancy may pose a risk to the unborn baby.

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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.

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Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy

Exposure to certain infectious diseases during pregnancy may pose a risk to the unborn baby.

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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.

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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.

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Occupational & Environmental Exposures

There are thousands of chemicals in use in today's workplaces - and more women at work than ever before.

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Motherisk News

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25

2010

Women's health experts recommend screening and recording of alcohol use before and during pregnancy to help prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Jan

11

2010

Motherisk Update 2010
Dec

22

2009

Shoppers Drug Mart Tree of Life Campaign raises funds for Motherisk
Nov

9

2009

Motherisk Launches New Pilot Project with Shoppers Drug Mart
Nov

3

2009

H1N1 Influenza in Pregnancy: Risks, vaccines and antivirals
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Motherisk Update

The "Motherisk Update" is a regularly featured article in the Canadian Family Physician Journal. Check this section of the Motherisk Web site each month for our on-line reprint of the latest Update.

June 2010
Safety of triptans for migraine headaches during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Silvia Duong, RPh, Pina Bozzo, Hedvig Nordeng, PhD and Adrienne Einarson, RN
May 2010
Safety of antihistamines during pregnancy and lactation
Miranda So, RPh, Pina Bozzo, Miho Inoue, MD and Adrienne Einarson, RN
April 2010
Food-borne illnesses during pregnancy : Prevention and treatment
Carolyn Tam, Aida Erebara, MD and Adrienne Einarson, RN
Read more in our Update Archive

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