Selected References: An Y, et al. 2014. The use of berberine for women with polycystic ovary syndrome undergoing IVF treatment. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf), 80(3):425-431. Chan E. 1993. Displacement of bilirubin from albumin by berberine. Biol Neonate, 63:201-208. Di Pierro F, et al. 2023. Effect of Berberine Phytosome on reproductive, dermatologic, and metabolic characteristics in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a controlled, randomized, multi-centric, open-label clinical trial. …
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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.
Deucravacitinib (Sotyktu®)
Selected References: Deucravacitinib product label. 2022. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/medguide.cfm?setid=ff4d7258-5068-4cdf-9692-8cae04c3198e / https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ff4d7258-5068-4cdf-9692-8cae04c3198e#ID_b041cd9b-7e1e-45e1-907a-35e03e510ae3 No authors listed. 2023. Deucravacitinib (Sotyktu) for plaque psoriasis. Med Lett Drugs Ther; 65(1670):29-31. …
Voxelotor (Oxbryta®)
Selected References: Ghafuri, DL, et al. 2017. Fertility challenges for women with sickle cell disease. Expert review of hematology, 10(10), 891–901. Food and Drug Administration. 2019 HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: OXBRYTA. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2019/213137s000lbl.pdf. Food and Drug Administration. 2019. FDA approves voxelotor for sickle cell disease. …
Regular Strength Aspirin
Selected References: 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. Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. (n.d.). NSAIDs may cause rare kidney problems in unborn babies. Retrieved June 6, 2025, …
COVID-19 Vaccine, Protein Subunit (Novavax)
Selected References: American Academy of Pediatrics. 2023. Breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic. Available at URL: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/Breastfeeding-During-COVID-19.aspx Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. 2020. ABM Statement: Considerations for COVID-19 vaccination in lactation. Available at URL: https://abm.memberclicks.net/abm-statement-considerations-for-covid-19-vaccination-in-lactation Aghsami M, et al. 2024. …
