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Treating Constipation in Pregnancy and Lactation

Authored by Lauren Tailor, Anna Pupco and, Pina Bozzo

Constipation affects almost half of all pregnant individuals. There are several ways to manage constipation during pregnancy and lactation. This health topic is an expert opinion about constipation during pregnancy and lactation

Listeriosis in Pregnancy and Lactation

Authored by Lauren Tailor, Anna Pupco and, Pina Bozzo

Listeriosis is the infectious disease caused by consumption of foods contaminated with the bacteria. Being pregnant carries a 10-20 times higher risk of getting listeriosis than the general population. Listeriosis in pregnancy can lead to serious adverse maternal, pregnancy and neonatal (newborn) outcomes. Prevention, early recognition, and treatment are important. 

GLP1-RAs: The New Era of Diabetes and Weight Loss Management, FAQs in Pregnancy and Lactation

Authored by Lauren Tailor, Anna Pupco and, Pina Bozzo

Constipation affects almost half of all pregnant individuals. There are several ways to manage constipation during pregnancy and lactation. This health topic is an expert opinion about constipation during pregnancy and lactation

A baby receiving respiratory support through an oxygen mask, held by an adult hand. The baby is sitting up, holding onto the mask, with a calm expression in a light-colored indoor setting. -- Un bébé recevant une assistance respiratoire à l'aide d'un masque à oxygène, tenu par une main adulte. Le bébé est assis, tenant le masque, avec une expression calme, dans un environnement intérieur clair.

Protecting infants against RSV infection: Vaccination during pregnancy or a monoclonal antibody for infants

Authored by Dr. Tali Bogler and reviewed by Dr. Mark Yudin

 Listeriosis in pregnancy can lead to serious adverse maternal, pregnancy and neonatal (newborn) outcomes. Prevention, early recognition, and treatment are important. This health topic is an expert opinion about listeriosis in pregnancy and lactation.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Pregnancy and Lactation

Authored by Lauren Tailor, Anna Pupco and, Pina Bozzo

Constipation affects almost half of all pregnant individuals. There are several ways to manage constipation during pregnancy and lactation. This health topic is an expert opinion about constipation during pregnancy and lactation

Common Summer Exposures(bug spray, sunscreen, and extreme heat) during Pregnancy

Authored by Dr. Tali Bogler and reviewed by Dr. Mark Yudin

 Listeriosis in pregnancy can lead to serious adverse maternal, pregnancy and neonatal (newborn) outcomes. Prevention, early recognition, and treatment are important. This health topic is an expert opinion about listeriosis in pregnancy and lactation.

A tree branch with pollen on it --Une branche d'arbre avec du pollen dessus

Seasonal Allergies and Allergic Rhinitis in Pregnancy and Lactation

Authored by Lauren Tailor, Anna Pupco and, Pina Bozzo

Constipation affects almost half of all pregnant individuals. There are several ways to manage constipation during pregnancy and lactation. This health topic is an expert opinion about constipation during pregnancy and lactation

Measles Infection and the MMR Vaccine in Pregnancy and Lactation

Authored by Dr. Tali Bogler and reviewed by Dr. Mark Yudin

 Listeriosis in pregnancy can lead to serious adverse maternal, pregnancy and neonatal (newborn) outcomes. Prevention, early recognition, and treatment are important. This health topic is an expert opinion about listeriosis in pregnancy and lactation.

A woman laying on her back on the couch while holding her head in pain --Une femme allongée sur le dos sur le canapé, se tenant la tête avec douleur

Non-Anemic Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy

Authored by Lauren Tailor, Anna Pupco and, Pina Bozzo

Constipation affects almost half of all pregnant individuals. There are several ways to manage constipation during pregnancy and lactation. This health topic is an expert opinion about constipation during pregnancy and lactation

Vials of the COVID-19 Vaccine arranged in a grid-like pattern against a blue background --Flacons du vaccin contre la COVID-19 disposés en motif de grille sur un fond bleu

COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine in Pregnancy and Lactation

Authored by Dr. Tali Bogler and reviewed by Dr. Mark Yudin

 Listeriosis in pregnancy can lead to serious adverse maternal, pregnancy and neonatal (newborn) outcomes. Prevention, early recognition, and treatment are important. This health topic is an expert opinion about listeriosis in pregnancy and lactation.

A paper-cut out of a person's head with flowers coming out of the top against a green background -- Une découpe en papier représentant la tête d'une personne avec des fleurs sortant du dessus, sur un fond vert

Mental Health in Pregnancy and Lactation

Authored by Dr. Tali Bogler and reviewed by Dr. Mark Yudin

 Listeriosis in pregnancy can lead to serious adverse maternal, pregnancy and neonatal (newborn) outcomes. Prevention, early recognition, and treatment are important. This health topic is an expert opinion about listeriosis in pregnancy and lactation.

A pregnant individual wearing a blanket around her shoulders while holding a tissue to their nose in one hand and a thermometer in the other on a couch -- Une personne enceinte portant une couverture sur ses épaules, tenant un mouchoir contre son nez dans une main et un thermomètre dans l'autre, assise sur un canapé

Influenza Vaccine in Pregnancy and Lactation

Authored by Lauren Tailor, Anna Pupco and, Pina Bozzo

Constipation affects almost half of all pregnant individuals. There are several ways to manage constipation during pregnancy and lactation. This health topic is an expert opinion about constipation during pregnancy and lactation

A pharmacist holding medication options and helping a woman choose medication at a pharmacy -- Une pharmacienne tenant des options de médicaments et aidant une femme à choisir un médicament dans une pharmacie

Topical Treatments for Vaginal Yeast Infections in Pregnancy and Lactation

Authored by Lauren Tailor, Anna Pupco and, Pina Bozzo

Constipation affects almost half of all pregnant individuals. There are several ways to manage constipation during pregnancy and lactation. This health topic is an expert opinion about constipation during pregnancy and lactation

A pill bottle of the Fentanyl medication with a smaller brown bottle tipped over with small yellow tables coming out of it -- Une bouteille de comprimés indiquant du fentanyl avec une petite bouteille marron renversée montrant de petits comprimés jaunes

Fentanyl in Pregnancy and Lactation

Authored by Dr. Tali Bogler and reviewed by Dr. Mark Yudin

 Listeriosis in pregnancy can lead to serious adverse maternal, pregnancy and neonatal (newborn) outcomes. Prevention, early recognition, and treatment are important. This health topic is an expert opinion about listeriosis in pregnancy and lactation.

A box of tissues and a cactus on a table top with used tissues next to the tissue box on the table --Une boîte de mouchoirs et un cactus en pot, avec des mouchoirs usagés étalés sur la table

Treating the Common Cold in Pregnancy and Lactation

Authored by Dr. Tali Bogler and reviewed by Dr. Mark Yudin

 Listeriosis in pregnancy can lead to serious adverse maternal, pregnancy and neonatal (newborn) outcomes. Prevention, early recognition, and treatment are important. This health topic is an expert opinion about listeriosis in pregnancy and lactation.