Key points
- Many organizations are committed to understanding more about medicines and pregnancy and providing helpful resources for pregnant women and healthcare providers.
- Access the materials and resources below to learn about medicines and pregnancy.
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Pregnancy resources
MotherToBaby
MotherToBaby provides information in English and Spanish about the risks and safety of taking specific medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding. They offer a free and confidential service to speak with a MotherToBaby expert about the safety of a medicine you have taken or are thinking of taking.
Reprotox
REPROTOX® contains summaries on the effects of medications, chemicals, infections, and physical agents on pregnancy, reproduction, and development. The REPROTOX® system was developed as an adjunct information source for clinicians, scientists, and government agencies. This system requires a membership.
Teratogen Information System (TERIS)
TERIS is an authoritative clinical teratology resource to assess risks of medication and other exposures during pregnancy. TERIS was developed at the University of Washington it is now hosted by PEAR-Net Society to continue its mission as an independent, nonprofit resource.
Breastfeeding resources
LactRx
LactRx is an app that contains information about specific medicines, ways they might affect breastfeeding mothers and their babies, and potential alternatives to consider, if needed.
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