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Every person wants to know what’s best for their baby, especially when it comes to knowing how to minimize exposure risks. Our relatable stories are packed with practical information from our rotating staff of MotherToBaby expert bloggers. Whatever topic you’re looking for, our blogs will provide you a great foundation to learn more.
Vitamin B12
Selected References: Ceyhan ST, et al. 2010. Serum vitamin B12 and homocysteine levels in pregnant women with neural tube defect. Gynecol Endocrinol. 26(8):578-581. Dror DK, Allen LH. 2018. Vitamin B-12 in human milk: A systematic review. Adv Nutr 9:358s-66s. Duggan C, et al. 2014. Vitamin B-12 supplementation during pregnancy and early lactation increases maternal, breast milk, and infant measures of vitamin B-12 status. J Nutr. 144(5):758-764. Groenen PMW, et al. 2004. …
West Nile Virus Infection
Selected References: Asadi L, Bunce PE. 2013. West Nile virus infection. CMAJ;185(18):E846. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2004. Interim Guidelines for the Evaluation of Infants Born to Mothers Infected with West Nile Virus During Pregnancy. MMWR 53(07):154-156. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2002. Intrauterine West Nile Virus Infection - New York, 2002. MMWR 51(50):1135-1136. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2002. Possible West Nile Virus …
Sertraline (Zoloft®)
Selected References: Alwan S, et al. 2007. Use of selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors in pregnancy and the risk of birth defects. N Engl J Med 356(26):2684-2692. Ames JL, et al. 2021. Maternal psychiatric conditions, treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Biol Psychiatry. 90(4):253-262. Andersen JT, et al. 2014. Exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in early pregnancy and the risk of miscarriage. Obstet Gynecol. …
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine (Flu Shot)
Selected References: American Academy of Pediatrics. 2025. Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2025–2026: Policy Statement. Pediatrics. doi: 10.1542/peds.2025-073620. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2025-073620. [Accessed 8/2025]. Becerra-Culqui TA, et al. 2022. Prenatal influenza vaccination or influenza infection and autism spectrum disorder in offspring. Clin Infect Dis; 75(7):1140-1148. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2024. …
