Selected References: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 2020. Prelabor Rupture of Membranes: ACOG Practice Bulletin, Number 217. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 135(3):e80-e97. Baklouti S. et al. 2025. Population pharmacokinetic modelling of amoxicillin in human breast milk-a contribution from the ConcePTION project. Br J Clin Pharmacol, doi: 10.1002. Epub ahead of print. Benyamini L, et al. 2005. The safety of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid …
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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.
Depression
Selected References: Anderson CA, Lieser C. 2015. Prenatal depression: Early intervention. Nurse Pract; 40(7):38-46. Bennett HA, et al. 2004. Depression during Pregnancy. Clin Drug Invest; 24 (3): 157-179. Bennett HA, et al. 2004. Prevalence of Depression during Pregnancy: Systematic Review. Obstet Gynecol; 103: 698-709 Berard A, et al. 2017. Antidepressant use during pregnancy and the risk of major congenital malformation in a cohort of depressed pregnant women: an updated …
Hydroxychloroquine
Selected References: Andersson NK, et al. 2021. Fetal safety of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine use during pregnancy: a nationwide cohort study. Rheumatology (Oxford). 14;60(5):2317-2326. Bérard A, et al. 2021. Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine use during pregnancy and the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes using real-world evidence. Front Pharmacol. 12:722511. Berman A, et al. 2025. Hydroxychloroquine and pregnancy outcomes in patients with anti-phospholipid syndrome: a …
Leflunomide (Arava®)
Selected References: Alothman R, et al. 2023. Leflunomide exposure through second trimester of pregnancy: A case report. Birth Defects Res. 1;115(16):1566-1569. Arava Prescribing Information. 2021. Available online at https://products.sanofi.us/arava/arava.pdf [accessed February 2024]. Bérard A, et al. 2018. Leflunomide use during pregnancy and the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Ann Rheum Dis. 77(4):500-509. Brent RL. 2001. Teratogen update: Reproductive risks of …
Breastfeeding Following a Natural Disaster
Selected References: AAP Section on Breastfeeding. 2012. Policy Statement: Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk. Pediatrics 129(3) e827-841. AAP Infant Feeding in Disasters and Emergencies Fact Sheet [Accessed 9/2022] https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/DisasterFactSheet6-2020.pdf Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Breastfeeding: Recommendation: Vaccinations. [Reviewed 5/2023]. …
