Course Description
This webinar will discuss common household exposures which pregnant and breastfeeding women may encounter. Background risks for major congenital malformations, risk assessment processes, principles of teratology, common routes of exposure, common symptoms, and information about effects of household exposures on the fetus and breastfed infant will be described. Free and subscription resources for gathering more information about exposures in pregnancy and breastfeeding will be provided.
Learning ObjectivesAt the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Describe at least one free, online resource for gathering information about exposures in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
2. Describe one household exposure which may result in skin irritation.
3. Describe one household exposure which may increase the chance for developmental delays in children after exposure in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Speakers2. Describe one household exposure which may result in skin irritation.
3. Describe one household exposure which may increase the chance for developmental delays in children after exposure in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Alfred N. Romeo, BA, BSN, RN, MS, PhD
Speakers Bios
Alfred N. Romeo, BA, BSN, RN, MS, PhD, works for the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists and its service arm MotherToBaby as a teratogen information specialist where he answers questions from families and providers about medications and other exposures in pregnancy and breastfeeding. He also works as an editor for the Reproductive Toxicology Center where he edits summaries about medications and other exposures for the Reprotox database. Dr. Romeo holds degrees in literature, nursing, and health promotion and education. His experiences working as a nurse in newborn intensive care units; teaching college health education classes; training medical homes in improving services for children with special health care needs; training young adults with disabilities in leadership and advocacy; and helping families learn about child development. He is the Past President of the professional society, the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists.
Course expiration: May 10, 2028