Funding
MotherToBaby affiliates are generally individually funded at the state or provincial level.
As a non-profit private corporation, OTIS’ MotherToBaby service receives funding from a number of different sources including:
- Membership Dues: Health care professionals and members of the general public who have an interest in the field of teratology are invited to join OTIS, the professional organization behind the MotherToBaby service.
- Donations: MotherToBaby receives donations from both private individuals and from companies and businesses. If you are interested in making a donation, please click here.
- Grants: MotherToBaby applies for and has received grants from government sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- MotherToBaby Pregnancy Studies Conducted by OTIS: OTIS conducts pregnancy registries for pharmaceutical companies and other research organizations
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Fact Sheets
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Influenza Vaccine
The flu shot given by injection is recommended in any trimester for women who will be pregnant during the flu season. See our FACTSHEET
Paroxetine (Paxil®)
While not every study agrees, Paxil use in the first trimester may cause a 1% increase in heart defects. See our FACTSHEET
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