Cetirizine

Cetirizine Information last updated: October 2021 The baseline risk of major birth defects in Canada is 3-5%. This means that 3-5 out of 100 babies born in the general population in Canada will be born with a major birth defect. There are also baseline risks for miscarriages (15-25 out of 100 pregnancies), prematurity and other […]

Methylphenidate

Methylphenidate Information last updated: November 2021 The baseline risk of major birth defects in Canada is 3-5%. This means that 3-5 out of 100 babies born in the general population in Canada will be born with a major birth defect. There are also baseline risks for miscarriages (15-25 out of 100 pregnancies), prematurity and other […]

Zopiclone

Zopiclone Information last updated: June 2020  The baseline risk of major birth defects in Canada is 3-5%. This means that 3-5 out of 100 babies born in the general population in Canada will be born with a major birth defect. There are also baseline risks for miscarriages (15-25 out of 100 pregnancies), prematurity and other […]

Trazodone

Trazodone Information last updated: July 2020 The baseline risk of major birth defects in Canada is 3-5%. This means that 3-5 out of 100 babies born in the general population in Canada will be born with a major birth defect. There are also baseline risks for miscarriages (15-25 out of 100 pregnancies), prematurity and other […]

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 […]

Treating the Common Cold in Pregnancy and Lactation

Upper respiratory tract viral infections (URTIS), also known as the common cold, usually start with symptoms of headache, sneezing, and sore throat and later symptoms of a runny or stuffy nose, cough, and general feelings of discomfort. The common cold is caused by several types of viruses, with rhinoviruses being the most common. This health topic is an expert opinion about treating the common cold during pregnancy and lactation. This health topic is intended for the public and health care providers.

Pseudoephedrine

Pseudoephedrine Information last updated: June 2023  The baseline risk of major birth defects in Canada is 3-5%. This means that 3-5 out of 100 babies born in the general population in Canada will be born with a major birth defect. There are also baseline risks for miscarriages (15-25 out of 100 pregnancies), prematurity and other […]