Selected References: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). 2020. Toxicological Profile for Tetrachloroethylene. https://wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/ToxFAQs/ToxFAQsDetails.aspx?faqid=264&toxid=48. Accessed 29 July 2025. Aschengrau A, et al. 2020. Reproductive and developmental health effects of prenatal exposure to tetrachloroethylene-contaminated drinking water. Environ Sci Process Impacts. 22(3):555-566. Aschengrau A, et al. 2018. Modeled exposure to …
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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.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine (Flu Shot)
Selected References: American Academy of Pediatrics. 2025. Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2025–2026: Policy Statement. Pediatrics. doi: 10.1542/peds.2025-073620. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2025-073620. [Accessed 8/2025]. Becerra-Culqui TA, et al. 2022. Prenatal influenza vaccination or influenza infection and autism spectrum disorder in offspring. Clin Infect Dis; 75(7):1140-1148. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2024. …
Hepatitis C
Selected References: Barlow KM, Mok JY. 1993. Dizygotic twins discordant for HIV and hepatitis C virus. Arch Dis Child, 68(4):507. Bellini P, et al. 1999. Effects of hepatitis C virus infection on pregnancy outcome. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 180(1):S67. Cilla G, et al. 1992. Maternal-infant transmission of hepatitis C virus infection. Peridatr Infects Dis, J 11:417. Committee on Obstetric Practice, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: ACOG committee opinion. …
Prucalopride (Motegrity®)
Selected References: Bassotti G, et al. 2019. Prucalopride for the treatment of constipation: a view from 2015 and beyond. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 13(3):257-262. Garnock-Jones KP. 2016. Prucalopride: A review in chronic idiopathic constipation. Drugs. 76(1):99-110. Motegrity® Prescribing Information. Updated 11/2020. Available online at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2020/210166s002lbl.pdf. Vijayvargiya P and Camilleri M. 2019. Use of …
Guanfacine (Intuniv®, Tenex®)
Selected References: Apotex Corporation. Guanfacine extended release. Product label. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1c492e87-3406-ddb8-aaf2-e609c2ded503. Accessed 15 July 2025. Kittel-Schneider S, et al. 2021. Parental ADHD in pregnancy and the postpartum period –A systematic review. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Rev 124;63-77. Lee YR, et al. 2025. Guanfacine Use in the ICU for Management of Sedation Weaning. Clin Drug Investig. 45(4):169-173. …
