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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.
Reproductive Hazards of the Workplace Tips for Job Safety
Selected References: Charkiewicz AE, et al. 2020. Lead Toxicity and Pollution in Poland. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 17(12):4385. Dietz M, et al. 2023. The relevance of oral exposure in the workplace: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Public Health.11:1298744. Holland MG, et al. 2016. Workplace Lead Exposure. J Occup Environ Med. 58(12):e371-e374. Ohlander J, et al. 2020. Interventions to Reduce Exposures in the Workplace: A Systematic Review of Intervention …
Paternal Exposures
Selected References: Andersen JB, et al. 2022. Pregnancy outcomes following maternal or paternal exposure to teriflunomide in the Danish MS population. Mult Scler Relat Disord. 59:103529. Bellinger DC. 2005. Teratogen update: lead and pregnancy. Birth Defects Res A Clin Mol Teratol 73(6):409-20. Brent R. 2009. Saving lives and changing family histories: appropriate counseling of pregnant women and men and women of reproductive age, concerning the risk of diagnostic radiation …
Working as a Veterinarian or Veterinarian Technician
Selected References: Ahlborg G et al. 1995. Reproductive effects of chemical exposures in health profession. J Occup Environ Med. 37: 957-961. Allweiler SI, et al. 2013. Inhalation anesthetics and the reproductive risks associated with occupational exposure among women working in veterinary anesthesia. Vet Anaesth Analg. 40(3):285-289. Bartram DJ, et al. 2009. Psychological working conditions and work-related stressors among UK veterinary surgeons. Occup Med …
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid®)
Selected References: Broussard CS, et al. 2011. National Birth Defects Prevention Study. Maternal treatment with opioid analgesics and risk for birth defects. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 204(4):314.e1–e11. Edwards JE, et al. 2003. Hydromorphone transfer into breast milk after intranasal administration. Pharmacotherapy, 23(2):153-158. Fishman B, et al. 2019. Pregnancy outcome following opioid exposure: a cohort study. PLoS One, 14(7):e0219061. Larson JJ, et al. 2019. Cognitive and …
