Selected References: American Academy of Pediatrics. Last updated July 2023.Breastfeeding & COVID-19: What parents need to know. 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: …
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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.
Hydroxyzine (Vistaril®, Atarax®)
Selected References: Bryant Ranch Prepack. 2024. Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride Product Label. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/spl/data/897a39b6-65b1-4e52-85e9-2650d23a4dc0/897a39b6-65b1-4e52-85e9-2650d23a4dc0.xml. Accessed 14 April 2025. Calderon-Margalit, R., Qiu, C., Ornoy, A., Siscovick, D. S., & Williams, M. A. 2009. Risk of preterm delivery and other adverse perinatal outcomes in relation to maternal use of psychotropic medications during pregnancy. American journal of …
Diclofenac
Selected References: Andersen JT, et al. 2016. Diclofenac/misoprostol during early pregnancy and the risk of miscarriage: a Danish nationwide cohort study. Arch Gynecol Obstet 294(2): 245-250. Cassina M, et al. 2010. First trimester diclofenac exposure and pregnancy outcome. Reprod Toxicol 30:401-404. Choi E-Y, et al. 2023. Neonatal and maternal adverse outcomes and exposure to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs during early pregnancy in South Korea: a nationwide cohort study. PLoS …
Spironolactone (Aldactone®, Carospir®, Qaialdo®)
Selected References: Bowman, J. D., Kim, H., & Bustamante, J. J. 2012. Drug‐Induced gynecomastia. Pharmacotherapy the Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy, 32(12), 1123–1140. Carone, L., Oxberry, S. G., Twycross, R., Charlesworth, S., Mihalyo, M., & Wilcock, A. 2016. Spironolactone. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 53(2), 288–292. de Arriba G, Sanchez-Heras M, Basterrechea MA. 2009. Gitelman syndrome during pregnancy: a therapeutic challenge. Arch Gynecol …
Miglustat (Zavesca®)
Selected References: Amory JK, et al. 2007. Miglustat has no apparent effect on spermatogenesis in normal men. Hum Reprod; 22(3):702-707. Bone W, et al. 2007. The sensitivity of murine spermiogenesis to miglustat is a quantitative trait: a pharmacogenetic study. Reprod Biol Endocrinol; 5:1. Granovsky-Grisaru, S et al. 2011. The management of pregnancy in Gaucher disease. Thromb Haemost, 156:3-8. Hollak, C et al. 2009. Miglustat (Zavesca®) in type I Gaucher disease: 5-year …
