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 …
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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.
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 …
Prilocaine
Selected References: Dentsply Pharmaceutical, Inc. 2021. Prilocaine injection drug label. Available at: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=db23a56f-1e41-4843-9220-1b2e3059db41. [Accessed 8/2025]. Fougera & Co. 2024. Lidocaine and prilocaine cream drug label. Available at: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=833cd52c-6470-49c4-937f-1393971f4db9. [Accessed 8/2025]. Erol S, et al. 2017. Transient methemoglobinemia in three neonates due to …
Meclizine
Selected References: Gilboa SM, et al. 2009. National Birth Defects Prevention Study: Use of antihistamine medications during early pregnancy and isolated major malformations. Birth Defects Res A Clin Mol Teratol 85(2):137-150. Gilboa SM, et al. 2014. Antihistamines and birth defects: a systematic review of the literature. Expert opinion on drug safety. 13.12: 1667-98. Hansen Craig, et al. 2020. Use of antihistamine medications during early pregnancy and selected birth defects: The …
