Selected References Albadrani MS, et al. 2024. Pesticide exposure and spontaneous abortion risk: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf, 284:117000. Aman H, et al. 2024. Determinants of externally visible birth defects among perinatal deaths at Adama Comprehensive Specialized Hospital: a case-control study. BMC Pediatr, 24(1):260 Ashley-Martin J, et al. 2025. Gestational urinary concentrations of glyphosate and aminomethylphosphonic acid in …
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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.
Thalidomide (Thalomid®)
Selected References: Brooks C, et al. 1977. Linear growth of children with limb deformities following exposure to thalidomide in utero. Acta Paediatr Scan, 66:673-675. Castilla E, et al. 1996. Thalidomide, a current teratogen in South America. Teratology, 54:273-277. Gao S, et al. 2020. Recent advances in the molecular mechanism of thalidomide teratogenicity. Biomed Pharmacother, 127:110114. Guo L, et al. 2023. Inflammatory bowel disease can reduce ovarian reserve function in …
Statins
Selected References: Bateman BT, et al. 2015. Statins and congenital malformations: cohort study. BMJ,350:h1035. Boyle AK, et al. 2019. Repurposing simvastatin as a therapy for preterm labor: evidence from preclinical models. FASEB J, 33:2743–2758. Chang J, et al. 2021. Perinatal outcomes after statin exposure during pregnancy. JAMA Netw Open, 4(12):e2141321. Cleary KL, et al. 2014. Challenges of studying drugs in pregnancy for off-label indications: pravastatin for …
Trazodone
Selected References: Beeder LA, et al. 2010. Effect of antidepressant medications on semen parameters and male fertility. International Journal of Urology 27.1: 39-46. Dao K, et al. 2023. Reproductive safety of trazodone after maternal exposure in early pregnancy: a comparative ENTIS cohort study. Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology 43.1: 12. Einarson A, et al. 2003. A multicentre prospective controlled study to determine the safety of trazodone and nefazodone use during …
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV)
Selected References: Bokun V, et al. 2019. Respiratory Syncytial Virus Exhibits Differential Tropism for Distinct Human Placental Cell Types with Hofbauer Cells Acting as a Permissive Reservoir for Infection. PloS One; 14(12):e0225767. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 08/2023. Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) web page: https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/index.html [Accessed 10/2025]. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 08/2024. RSV Vaccine Guidance …
