Protecting infants against RSV infection: Vaccination during pregnancy or a monoclonal antibody for infants
Protecting infants against RSV infection: Vaccination during pregnancy or a monoclonal antibody for infants Authored by Dr. Tali Bogler and and reviewed by First Exposure Medical Review Team. Dr. Tali Bogler, MD, CCFP, MScCH, is a Medical Advisor at First Exposure, a Family physician, and Chair of Family Medicine Obstetrics at St. Michael’s Hospital, an […]
Trouble déficitaire de l’attention avec hyperactivité (TDAH) pendant la grossesse et l’allaitement
Trouble déficitaire de l’attention avec hyperactivité (TDAH) pendant la grossesse et l’allaitement Juin 2024 Rédigé par Rachela Smith et Dr Jonathan Zipursky et revu par l’équipe de révision médicale de First Exposure. Rachela Smith, BASc, est étudiante en médecine à la Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine de l’Université McMaster. Jonathan Zipursky, M.D., Ph. D., FRCPC, est conseiller médical […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Pregnancy and Lactation
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Pregnancy and Lactation Authored by Rachela Smith and Dr. Jonathan Zipursky and reviewed by First Exposure Medical Review Team. Rachela Smith, BASc, is a medical student at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University. Dr. Jonathan Zipursky MD, PhD, FRCPC, is a Medical Advisor at First […]
Allergies saisonnières ou rhinite allergique pendant la grossesse et l’allaitement
Rédigé par la Dre Samira Jeimy – Les allergies sont dues à une réaction excessive de notre système immunitaire à des substances appelées allergènes. Les allergènes les plus courants sont le pollen, les acariens (une sorte de mite) de la poussière, les moisissures et les squames (peau morte) d’animaux. Ce thème de santé est l’avis d’une spécialiste sur les allergies saisonnières ou rhinite allergique pendant la grossesse et l’allaitement. Il est destiné au grand public et aux prestataires de soins de santé.
Seasonal Allergies and Allergic Rhinitis in Pregnancy and Lactation
Allergies are caused by our immune system overreacting to substances known as allergens. Some common allergens are pollen, dust mites, mold, and pet dander. This health topic is an expert opinion about Seasonal Allergies and Allergic Rhinitis during pregnancy and lactation. This health topic is intended for the public and health care providers.
Cetirizine (Reactine®)
Cetirizine (Reactine®) Information last updated: October 2021 Most pregnancies result in healthy babies, but there are chances of complications and unexpected outcomes. These chances are called baseline risks. In Canada, the baseline risk of major birth defects is 3-5%. This means that 3-5 out of 100 babies born in the general population in Canada will […]
Methylphenidate (Biphentin®, Concerta®, Foquest®, Ritalin®)
Methylphenidate (Biphentin®, Concerta®, Foquest®, Ritalin®) Information last updated: November 2021 Most pregnancies result in healthy babies, but there are chances of complications and unexpected outcomes. These chances are called baseline risks. In Canada, the baseline risk of major birth defects is 3-5%. This means that 3-5 out of 100 babies born in the general population […]
Zopiclone (Imovane®)
Zopiclone (Imovane®) Information last updated: June 2020 Most pregnancies result in healthy babies, but there are chances of complications and unexpected outcomes. These chances are called baseline risks. In Canada, the baseline risk of major birth defects is 3-5%. This means that 3-5 out of 100 babies born in the general population in Canada will […]
Trazodone
Trazodone Information last updated: July 2020 Most pregnancies result in healthy babies, but there are chances of complications and unexpected outcomes. These chances are called baseline risks. In Canada, the baseline risk of major birth defects is 3-5%. This means that 3-5 out of 100 babies born in the general population in Canada will be […]
Pseudoéphédrine
Pseudoéphédrine Dernière mise à jour des informations : juin 2023 Le risque de base de malformations congénitales majeures au Canada est de 3 % à 5 %; donc 3 à 5 bébés sur 100 nés dans la population générale du Canada présentent une malformation congénitale majeure. Il existe également des risques de base pour les fausses couches (soit 15 […]