We've changed our name: OTIS' non-profit service is now officially "MotherToBaby!"
About Us

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

 


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