Selected References: Attarchi MS, et al. 2012. Assessment of time to pregnancy and spontaneous abortion status following occupational exposure to organic solvents mixture. Int Arch Occup Environ Health, 85(3):295-303. Arora H & Tosti A. 2017. Safety and efficacy of nail products. Cosmetics, 4(3):24. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 2008. Update on Overall Prevalence of Major Birth Defects, 1978-2005. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 57(1):1-5. Ferguson KK, 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.
Tocilizumab (Actemra®)
Selected References: Dalkilic E, et al. 2019. A successful pregnancy in a patient with Takayasu's arteritis under tocilizumab treatment: A longitudinal case study. Int J Rheum Dis; 22(10)L 1941-1944. Dernoncourt A, et al. 2023. Fetal and neonatal adverse drug reactions associated with biologics taken during pregnancy by women with autoimmune diseases: Insights from an analysis of the World Health Organization Pharmacovigilance Database (VigiBase®). BioDrugs; 37(1):73-87. Förger F …
Valproic Acid
Selected References: Abe K, et al. 2014. Impact of planning of pregnancy in women with epilepsy on seizure control during pregnancy and on maternal and neonatal outcomes. Seizure 23(2):112-6. Andrade, C., et al. 2025. Gestational Exposure to Valproate and Autism Spectrum Disorder or Attention‐Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Offspring: Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 151(6), 668-679. Aydin B, et al. 2015. Olanzapine and quetiapine use during …
Methadone
Selected References: ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists). 2017. Opioid Use and Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy. Available at: https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2017/08/opioid-use-and-opioid-use-disorder-in-pregnancy. [Accessed 7/2023]. Badhad RKS & Gittins R. 2021. Precision dosing of methadone during pregnancy: a pharmacokinetics virtual clinical trials study. J Subst Abuse Treat, 130:108521. Bakhireva LN, et al. …
Aripiprazole (Abilify®, Aristada®)
Selected References: Andrade C. 2021. Major congenital malformations associated with exposure to second-generation antipsychotic drugs during pregnancy. J Clin Psychiatry 82:5. Bellet F, et al. 2015. Exposure to aripiprazole during embryogenesis: a prospective multicenter cohort study. Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety 24:368-380. Bonari L, et al. 2004. Perinatal risks of untreated depression during pregnancy. Can J Psychiatry. 49(11):726-735. Cuomo A, et al. 2018. …
