LA JOLLA, CA – Vedolizumab (sold under the trade name Entyvio®) is a medication that is used to treat Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, which are two forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). For women who became pregnant while taking vedolizumab, there are limited data on whether this medication could affect the pregnancy and the developing baby. Our study sought to examine this question by evaluating the safety/risk of vedolizumab use in pregnant women who were participating in …
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MotherToBaby Launches New Educational Webinars and Infographics for Healthcare Providers During National Birth Defects Awareness Month
PRESS RELEASE Brentwood, TN — MotherToBaby, a service of the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), today announced the launch of two brand new resource hubs—a dedicated webinar repository and a collection of downloadable infographics—to equip healthcare providers with evidence-based tools for patient education and clinical practice. The announcement coincides with National Birth Defects Awareness Month (NBDAM), observed every January. Each year, approximately 1 in 33 …
MotherToBaby Launches Pregnancy Interactive Tool, FASD Podcast Series, Webinar to Highlight Birth Defects Awareness Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BRENTWOOD, TN – With 1 in 33 U.S. babies affected by birth defects each year, MotherToBaby, in partnership with the National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN), is kicking off …
MotherToBaby Reminds the Public About the Importance of Vaccinations During Pregnancy
As we enter the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season, MotherToBaby wants to highlight the importance of vaccinations during pregnancy. All pregnant people are recommended to receive the annual flu shot and an updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. Tdap, and the Abrysvo® RSV vaccine are recommended in the third trimester. These vaccines are well studied in pregnancy and not expected to increase risks for the developing baby. Furthermore, by protecting the pregnant person from diseases like the flu, …
MotherToBaby Partners with National Hotline to Further Support Maternal Mental Health
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline Provides 24/7 Support Before, During, and After Pregnancy BRENTWOOD, TN – MotherToBaby, a no-cost service of the non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS) that educates the public about exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding, proudly announces a new partnership to further support maternal mental health with the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (NMMHH). NMMHH provides perinatal mental health support through …
