CTIS Pregnancy Health Information Line

Study Results Shed Light On Need For Improved Diagnostic Tools SAN DIEGO, CA –Researchers affiliated with the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS) have found normal pregnancies misdiagnosed as ectopic and treated with methotrexate in the first trimester resulted in severely malformed newborns or fetal loss. OTIS is a North American non-profit that educates the public [...]

By Alfred Romeo, RN, PhD  As a health care professional, few things are more rewarding than when a new health-promotion program emerges. This is true especially in cases where the program has the potential to make a huge difference in the lives of children. Please allow me to introduce you to one of those programs. [...]

Top Remedy Tips For Moms Battling Colds This Holiday Season SAN DIEGO, CA – Experts in pregnancy and breastfeeding health at the California Teratogen Information Service (CTIS) Pregnancy Health Information Line warn expectant moms about the potential dangers of common cold medicines during pregnancy. CTIS is a California non-profit housed at the University of California, [...]

By Sonia Alvarado, CTIS Pregnancy Health Information Line Counselor. Around the world, December and into January is a time when many people celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or other holidays that include gift giving, celebrations with food, alcohol, fireworks and other displays of joy and merriment. If you are pregnant, you may feel the need to exclude [...]

Hello Super Mom! During my years as a genetic counselor and teratogen information specialist, I have met many a Super Mom such as yourself. Perhaps this is your first pregnancy, but no one is more prepared than you – you have so many pregnancy facts in your head you could write your own maternity book, [...]