Selected References: Allan-Blitz L.T, Klausner J.D. 2023. Current Evidence Demonstrates That Monkeypox Is a Sexually Transmitted Infection. Sex Transm Dis. 1;50(2):63-65. Antinori A, et al; INMI Monkeypox Group. 2022. Epidemiological, clinical and virological characteristics of four cases of monkeypox support transmission through sexual contact, Italy. Euro Surveill;27(22):2200421. Brosius I, et al. 2025. Epidemiological and clinical features of mpox during the clade Ib outbreak …
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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.
Rubella
Selected References - Rubella: Aboudy Y, et al. 1997. Subclinical rubella reinfection during pregnancy followed by transmission of virus to the fetus. J Infect; 34(3):273-6. Andrade JQ, et al. 2006. Rubella in pregnancy: intrauterine transmission and perinatal outcome during a Brazilian epidemic. J Clin Virol; 35:285-91. Begum NNF. 2020. Novel facial characteristics in congenital rubella syndrome: a study of 115 cases in a cardiac hospital of Bangladesh. BMJ Paediatr Open; …
Vitamin D
Selected References: Achkar M, et al. 2015. Vitamin D status in early pregnancy and risk of preeclampsia. Am J Obstet Gynecol; 212:511.e1-7. Adrien N, et al. 2023. Early pregnancy vitamin D status and risk of select congenital anomalies in the National Birth Defects Prevention Study. Birth Defects Res; 115:290-301. Akhavizadegan H, Karbakhsh M. 2017. Comparison of serum vitamin D between fertile and infertile men in a vitamin D deficient endemic area: a case-control study. …
Carbamazepine
Selected References: Adams J, et al. 2022. Neuropsychological effects in children exposed to anticonvulsant monotherapy during gestation: Phenobarbital, carbamazepine, and phenytoin. Epilepsy Behav; 127:108533. Antonucci R, et al. 2018. Maternal carbamazepine therapy and unusual adverse effects in a breastfed infant. Breastfeed Med; 13(2):155-157. Baker GA, et al. 2015. IQ at 6 years after in utero exposure to antiepileptic drugs: a controlled cohort study. Neurology; …
Clozapine
Selected References: Beex-Oosterhuis MM, et al. 2021. Clozapine treatment during pregnancy and the postpartum period: a systematic literature review. J Clin Psychiatry; 83(1):21r13952. Bolu A, et al. 2018. Low-dose clozapine-induced retrograde ejaculation. Psychiatry Clin Neurosci; 72(7):541-542. Borisch C, et al. 2012. Severe neutropenia in a newborn after clozapine therapy during pregnancy. Reprod Toxicol; 34:158. Damkier P & Videbach P. 2018. The safety of …
