Selected References: Achkar M, et al. 2015. Vitamin D status in early pregnancy and risk of preeclampsia. Am J Obstet Gynecol 212:511.e1-7. Adrien N, et al. 2023. Early pregnancy vitamin D status and risk of select congenital anomalies in the National Birth Defects Prevention Study. Birth Defects Res 115:290-301. Allan KM, et al. 2015. Maternal vitamin D and E intakes during pregnancy are associated with asthma in children. Eur Respir J. 45(4):1027-1036. American College of …
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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.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine (Abrysvo®)
Selected References: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2023. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection. Available at URL: https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/index.html [Accessed 8/2024]. Food and Drug Administration. 2023. AbrysvoTM Prescribing Information. Available at URL: https://www.fda.gov/media/168889/download [Accessed 8/2024]. Kampmann B, et al. 2023. Bivalent prefusion F vaccine in pregnancy to prevent RSV illness in infants. N Engl J Med 388:1451-146. Son M, et al. 2024. …
COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines (Moderna/Spikevax® and Pfizer/Comirnaty®)
Selected References: American Academy of Pediatrics. Last updated July 2023. Breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic. Available at URL: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/Breastfeeding-During-COVID-19.aspx Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. 2020. ABM Statement: Considerations for COVID-19 vaccination in lactation. Available at URL: https://abm.memberclicks.net/abm-statement-considerations-for-covid-19-vaccination-in-lactation American …
H5N1 Flu
Selected References: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2008. Prevention and control of influenza: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). MMWR 57(RR07):1-60. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2024. Clinical Overview of Evaluating and Managing Patients Exposed to Birds Infected with Avian Influenza A Viruses of Public Health Concern. Available at: …
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine (Flu Shot)
Selected References: American Academy of Pediatrics. 2020. Recommendations for prevention and control of influenza in children, 2020-2021. Pediatrics, 146(4):e2020024588. 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. 2010. Prevention and control of influenza with vaccines: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). MMWR, 59(RR-8):1-62. …
