Selected References: Abdelmaksoud A, et al. 2023. Isotretinoin and pregnancy termination: an overview. Int J Dermatol. 62(4):e255-e256. Adams J, et al. 1991. Relationship between dysmorphology and neuropsychological function in children exposed to isotretinoin “in utero”. In: T. Fujii and G. J. Boer (eds), Functional Neuroteratology of Short Term Exposure to Drugs. Tokyo: Teikyo University Press, pp.159-170. Adams J, et al. 1993. Neurobehavioral teratology of …
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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.
Cigarette Smoke
Selected References: Andres RL, et al. 2000. Perinatal complications associated with maternal tobacco use. Semin Neonatol, 5:231-41. Anderson TM, et al. 2019. Maternal Smoking Before and During Pregnancy and the Risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death. Pediatrics, 143(4):e20183325. Baki Yıldırım S, et al. 2023. The Effect of Active and Passive Maternal Smoking During Pregnancy on the Uterine Artery Blood Flow and Obstetric Outcomes: A Prospective Study. Cureus; 15(2):e35270. Brand …
Fifth Disease (erythema infectiosum)
Selected References: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 2015. Practice Bulletin. Cytomegalovirus, parvovirus B19, varicella zoster, and toxoplasmosis in pregnancy. Ob Gyn 125(6): 1510-1525.Anderson LG. 1990. Human parvovirus B19. Pediatric Annuals 1990 19(9):509-513. Bascietto F, et al. 2018. Outcomes associated with fetal parvovirus B19 infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2018 Nov;52(5):569-576. Bizjak G, et. al. 2009, …
Working in a Nail Salon
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 …
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 …
