Selected References: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). 2017. Reaffirmed 2021. Guidelines for diagnostic imaging during pregnancy. ACOG Committee Opinion No. 723. Obstet Gynecol; 130:e201-e216. Brent RL. 2009. Saving lives and changing family histories: appropriate counseling of pregnant women and men and women of reproductive age, concerning the risk of diagnostic radiation exposures during and before pregnancy. Am J Obstet Gynecol; 200(1):4-24. Groen RS, …
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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.
Working with X-rays (Ionizing Radiation)
Selected References: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 2017. Guidelines for diagnostic imaging during pregnancy. ACOG Committee Opinion No. 723. Obstet Gynecol; 130:e201-e216. Becker LS, et al; 2026. Occupational Prenatal Radiation Exposure and Occupational Safety: Position Paper for Pregnant and breastfeeding Personnel in Interventional Procedures with Ionizing Radiation. Rofo; 198(1):64-73. Brent RL. 2009. Saving lives and changing family …
H5N1 Flu
Selected References: Byington CL, et al. 2026. Milk as a Transmission Vehicle for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1). Pediatrics; 157(2):e2025072525. Fiore AE et al. 2010. Prevention and control of influenza with vaccines: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). MMWR Recomm Rep. 59(RR-8):1-62. Er ratum: Vol . 59, No. RR-8. Gu J, et al. 2007. H5N1 infection of respiratory tract and beyond: a molecular pathology study. Lancet; …
Hydroxyurea (Hydrea®; Siklos®)
Selected References: Abduljalil K, at al. 2026. Physiologically based pharmacokinetic modelling of hydroxyurea in patients with sickle cell disease: a special focus on lactating women and breastfed infants to inform safe dosing and breastfeeding strategies. pharmaceuticals (Basel), 19(2):220. Al Sulaimani R, et al. 2025. Safety of hydroxyurea in pregnancy: a systematic review of the literature. J Obstet Gynaecol Can, 47(7):102924. American Health Packaging. Updated 2026. …
Mpox/Smallpox Vaccine (JYNNEOS™)
Selected References: JYNNEOS Package Insert. Revised 2023. Available at URL: https://www.fda.gov/media/131078/download. Meaney-Delman, DM, et al. 2022. A primer on monkeypox virus for obstetrician–gynecologists, Obstetrics & Gynecology. Obstetrics & Gynecology. 140(3)391-397. Rao AK, et al. 2022. Use of JYNNEOS (smallpox and monkeypox vaccine, live, nonreplicating) for preexposure vaccination of persons at risk for occupational exposure to orthopoxviruses: recommendations …
