Selected References: AAP Committee on Drugs. 2001. The transfer of drugs and other chemicals into human milk. Pediatrics 108:776-789. Acar S, et al. 2019. Pregnancy outcomes following quinolone and fluoroquinolone exposure during pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Reprod Toxicol, 85:65-74. Berkovitch M, et al. 1994. Safety of the new quinolones in pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol, 84(4):535-538. Boissiere-O'Neill T, et al. 2025. Exposure to Systemic Antimicrobials …
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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.
Calcium Carbonate
Selected References: Altuwaijri M. 2022. Evidence-based treatment recommendations for gastroesophageal reflux disease during pregnancy: A review. Medicine. 101(35). Anderka M, et al, and the National Birth Defects Prevention Study. 2012. Medications Used to Treat Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy and the Risk of Selected Birth Defects. Birth Defects Res (Part A); 94:22-30. Beinder E. 2007. Calcium-supplementation in pregnancy-is it a must?. Ther Umsch. 2007 May;64(5):243-7. …
General Anesthesia
Selected References: Allaert SE, et al. 2007. First trimester anesthesia exposure and fetal outcome. A review. Acta Anaesthesiol Belg, 58(2):119-123. Allweiler SI, Kogan LR. 2013. Inhalation anesthetics and the reproductive risk associated with occupational exposure among women working in veterinary anesthesia. Vet Anaesth Analg, 40(3):285-289. Anderson PO. 2021. General anesthesia while breastfeeding. Breastfeeding Medicine, 16(4):275-277. Andropoulos DB, Greene MF. 2017. …
Ibuprofen
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 …
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 …
