Selected References: Ali, R, et al. 2022. Review of recent evidence on the management of heartburn in pregnant and breastfeeding women. BMC gastroenterology; 22.1: 1-10. Anderka M, et al. 2012. National Birth Defects Prevention Study. Medications used to treat nausea and vomiting of pregnancy and the risk of selected birth defects. Birth Defects Res A Clin Mol Teratol; 94:22-30. Andersen ABT, et al. 2012. Prenatal exposure to acid-suppressive drugs and the risk of toddler asthma: a …
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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.
Doxepin
Selected References: Amstrong, C. 2008. ACOG Guidelines on Psychiatric Medication Use During Pregnancy and Lactation. Am Fam Physician; 78(6):772-778. Eberhard-Gran MM, et al. 2006. Use of psychotropic medications in treating mood disorders during lactation: practical recommendations. CNS Drugs; 20(3):187-98. Frey OR, et al. 1999. Adverse effects in a newborn infant breast-fed by a mother treated with doxepin. Ann Pharmacother; 33(6):690-3. Iqbal M. 1999. Effects of …
Cephalexin (Keflex®, Keftab®)
Selected References: Benyamini L, et al. 2005. The safety of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid and cefuroxime during lactation. Ther Drug Monit. 27(4):499–502. Boissiere-O'Neill T, et al. 2026. Exposure to Systemic Antimicrobials During Pregnancy and Risk of Miscarriage: A Population-Based Registry Study. BJOG 133(7):1394–1404. Chu YN, et al. 2019. Toxic epidermal necrolysis in an infant induced by drug intake through breast milk. Dermatologica Sinica. 37(2):86–89. Crider KS, et al. …
Alirocumab (Praluent®)
Selected References: Anderson PO. 2021. Monoclonal antibodies during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding Medicine. 16(8): 591-93. Noseda R, et al. 2024. Safety of Monoclonal Antibodies Inhibiting PCSK9 in Pregnancy: Disproportionality Analysis in VigiBase®. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 116(2)346-350. Praluent® Prescribing Information. Available online at: https://www.regeneron.com/downloads/praluent_pi.pdf. Accessed April 1, 2026 Vuignier Y, et al. 2021. Exposure to alirocumab during the …
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Selected References: ACOG. 1993. Hepatitis in pregnancy. ACOG Technical Bulletin Number 174--November 1992. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 42(2):189-98. Celzo F et al. 2020. Safety evaluation of adverse events following vaccination with Havrix, Engerix-B or Twinrix during pregnancy. Vaccine; 38(40):6215-6223. Chilaka VN, Konje JC. 2020. Viral Hepatitis in Pregnancy. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol; 256:287-296. Cho GJ, et al. 2013. Hepatitis A virus infection during pregnancy in Korea: …
