Selected References: Anderson PO. 2021. Monoclonal antibodies during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding Med.16(8):591-593. Bellot M, et al. 2022. Effect of ofatumumab on pregnancy, parturition, and lactation in cynomolgus monkeys. Reprod Toxicol. 108:28-34. Ciplea A, et al. 2023. Ofatumumab in breast milk of multiple sclerosis patients. Mult Scler J. ;29 (3_Suppl):132-3. Dobson R, et al. 2023. Anti-CD20 therapies in pregnancy and breast feeding: a review and ABN guidelines. Pract …
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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.
Oxymetazoline
Selected References: Arendt KW, et al. 2011. Topical vasoconstrictor use for nasal intubation during pregnancy complicated by cardiomyopathy and preeclampsia. Int J Obstet Anesth. 20(3):246-9. Aselton P, et al. 1985. First-trimester drug use and congenital disorders. Obstet Gynecol 65:451-455, 1985. Baxi LV, et al. 1985. Fetal heart rate changes following maternal administration of a nasal decongestant. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 153:799-800. Jick H, et al. 1981. First-trimester drug use …
Hydroxyzine (Vistaril®, Atarax®)
Selected References: Bryant Ranch Prepack. 2024. Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride Product Label. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/spl/data/897a39b6-65b1-4e52-85e9-2650d23a4dc0/897a39b6-65b1-4e52-85e9-2650d23a4dc0.xml. Accessed 14 April 2025. Calderon-Margalit, R., Qiu, C., Ornoy, A., Siscovick, D. S., & Williams, M. A. 2009. Risk of preterm delivery and other adverse perinatal outcomes in relation to maternal use of psychotropic medications during pregnancy. American journal of …
Diclofenac
Selected References: Andersen JT, et al. 2016. Diclofenac/misoprostol during early pregnancy and the risk of miscarriage: a Danish nationwide cohort study. Arch Gynecol Obstet 294(2): 245-250. Cassina M, et al. 2010. First trimester diclofenac exposure and pregnancy outcome. Reprod Toxicol 30:401-404. Choi E-Y, et al. 2023. Neonatal and maternal adverse outcomes and exposure to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs during early pregnancy in South Korea: a nationwide cohort study. PLoS …
Verapamil
Selected References: Andersen HJ. 1983. Excretion of verapamil in human milk. Eur J Clin Pharmacol, 25:279-80. Anderson P, et al. 1987. Verapamil and norverapamil in plasma and breast milk during breast feeding. Eur J Clin Pharmacol, 31:625-627. Belfort MA, et al. 1990. Hemodynamic changes associated with intravenous infusion of the calcium antagonist verapamil in the treatment of severe gestational proteinuric hypertension. Obstet Gynecol, 75:970-974. Benoff S, et al. 1994. The …
