Selected References Bird TM, et al. 2009. Demographic and environmental risk factors for gastroschisis and omphalocele in the National Birth Defects Prevention Study. J Ped Surg, 44(8):1546-1551. Baldacci S, et al. 2024. Medication use during pregnancy and the risk of gastroschisis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Orphanet J Rare Dis, 19(1):31. Banihani SA. 2019. Effect of ibuprofen on semen quality. Andrologia: 51(4):e13228. Brandlistuen RE et …
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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.
Alcohol
Selected References: Abel EL. Maternal alcohol consumption and spontaneous abortion. 1997. Alcohol Alcohol. May-Jun;32(3):211-9. Adams J, et al. 2002. Statement of the Public Affairs Committee of the Teratology Society on the fetal alcohol syndrome. Teratology. 66(6):344-347. Akison LK, et al. 2019. Adverse health outcomes in offspring associated with fetal alcohol exposure: a systematic review of clinical and preclinical studies with a focus on metabolic and body composition …
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
Selected References: Ahlqvist VH, et al. 2024. Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Children's Risk of Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability. JAMA, 331(14):1205–1214. Alwan S, et al. 2022. Paracetamol use in pregnancy - caution over causal inference from available data. Nat Rev Endocrinol, 18(3):190. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). 2025. Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes. Practice …
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
Selected References: Althagafi H, et al. 2022. Effect of hidradenitis suppurativa on obstetric and neonatal outcomes. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med; 35(25):8388-8393. Chellappan B, et al. 2022. Dermatologic Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Impact on Pregnancy and Breastfeeding. Cutis; 109(3):160-162. Collier E, et al. 2020. Special considerations for women with hidradenitis suppurativa. Int J Womens Dermatol; 6(2):85-88. Fitzpatrick L, et al. 2022. Adverse …
Lidocaine
Selected References: Abboud TK, et al. 1983. Lack of adverse neonatal neurobehavioral effects of lidocaine. Anesth Analg; 62:473-475. Abboud TK, et al. 1984. Continuous infusion epidural analgesia in parturients receiving bupivacaine, chloroprocaine, or lidocaine - maternal, fetal, and neonatal effects. Anesth Analg; 63:421-428. Actavis Pharma, Inc. 2019. Lidocaine and Prilocaine Cream Drug Label. Available …
