TexasTIPS

Texas TIPS is a free pregnancy and breastfeeding exposure resource for women or their healthcare providers.

Texas TIPS is a free counseling helpline and information resource for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. We answer women's questions about any exposure (teratogen) that they are concerned may affect the health and/or development of their baby. Teratogens can be anything such as medications (prescribed or over-the-counter), drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, infections or vaccines. Concerned individuals, or their healthcare providers, can call our toll-free helpline to receive information and counseling from trained genetic counselors and teratogen information specialists at UTHealth.

10/19/2026

Pregnant? MotherToBaby is studying Tdap vaccination during pregnancy. Whether you received Tdap or decided not to receive it, your experience can help researchers better understand pregnancy and infant health outcomes. Participation is remote and does not require changing your vaccination decision. Learn more or see if you qualify:

Pregnant and decided not to receive vaccines during pregnancy? Why Participate Some people have questions and concerns about vaccines during pregnancy. Researchers study vaccine safety by comparing pregnancy and infant health outcomes among women who receive the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy and wom...

09/28/2026

09/03/2026

01/26/2026

Being sick while pregnant is hard enough - guessing about medications shouldn’t be. Check out MotherToBaby’s updated blog on cold medications during pregnancy and breathe a little easier.

06/04/2025

We are pleased to share our latest MotherToBaby Podcast episode #85, “Radiation & Breastfeeding: Understanding the Risks and Realities,” now available for listening and sharing with your network.

In this episode, genetic counselor and podcast host Chris Stallman is joined by Dr. Emily Caffrey, certified health physicist representing our valued partners at the Health Physics Society.

Together, they explore:
• The distinction between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation
• Considerations for diagnostic procedures (X-rays, CT scans, MRIs) during breastfeeding
• The impact of contrast agents and radioactive tracers
• When to pause or discontinue breastfeeding based on exposure
• The importance of individualized counseling and informed decision-making

🎧 Listen to the episode: momtobaby.org/RadiationBreastfeeding
📺 YouTube version: momtobaby.org/RadiationBreastfeedingYT

In this episode of the MotherToBaby Podcast, host and genetic counselor Chris Stallman welcomes Dr. Emily Caffrey, a certified health physicist at the Health...

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