Selected References: Brown S, Mozurkewich E. 2013. Trauma during pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am, 40(1):47-57. Cahill AG, et al. 2008. Minor trauma in pregnancy--is the evaluation unwarranted? Am J Obstet Gynecol, 198(2):208.e1-5. Colantonio A, Mar W, Escobar M, Yoshida K, Velikonja D, Rizoli S, Cusimano M, Cullen N. 2010. Women's health outcomes after traumatic brain injury. J Womens Health (Larchmt), 19(6):1109-16. Dalton SE, et al. 2023. Major trauma in pregnancy: …
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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.
Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal®, Oxtellar XR®)
Selected References: Amaral De Lara IC, et al. 2025. Association of prenatal exposure to antiseizure medication with risk of autism: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Seizure; 130:41-47. Adrade C. 2024. Epilepsy, antiepileptic drugs, and adverse pregnancy outcomes, 2: Major congenital malformations with antiepileptic drug monotherapy. J Clin Psychiatry; 85(3):24f15432. Artama M, et al. 2006. Antiepileptic drug use and birth rate in patients with epilepsy-a population-based …
Sunless Tanners
Selected References: Gallagher M. 2018. Exposure to Dihyroxyacetone in Sunless Tanning Products. Understanding the Risks. J Dermatol Nurses Assoc. 10(1)11-17. Meadows M. 2003. Don’t be in the dark about tanning. FDA Consumer Magazine, 37:6. Turner J et al. 2023. In search of the perfect tan: Chemical activity, biological effects, business considerations, and consumer implications of dihydroxyacetone sunless tanning products. J Cosmet Dermatol. 22(1)79-88. United States Food …
Duloxetine (Cymbalta®)
Selected References Ankarfeldt MZ, et al. 2021. Exposure to duloxetine during pregnancy and risk of congenital malformations and stillbirth: A nationwide cohort study in Denmark and Sweden. PLOS Medicine, 18(11):e1003851. Ankarfeldt MZ, et al. 2023. Duloxetine exposure during pregnancy and the risk of offspring being born small for gestational age or prematurely: A nationwide Danish and Sweden safety study. Drugs Real World Outcomes, 10(1):69-81. Bellantuono C, et al. 2015. The …
Diazepam (Valium®)
Selected References: Aarskog D. 1975. Association between maternal intake of diazepam and oral clefts. Lancet. 2:921. Borgatta L, et al. 1997. Clinical significance of methohexital, meperidine, and diazepam in breast milk. J Clin Pharmacol. 37:186-92. Brandlistuen R, et al. 2017. Association of prenatal exposure to benzodiazepines and child internalizing problems: A sibling-controlled cohort study. PLoS One. 12(7):e0181042. Calderon-Margalit R, et al. 2009. Risk of preterm …
