Selected References: Amber MR, et al. 2015. Safety of popular herbal supplements in lactating women. J Hum Lact, 31(3):348-353. Ashar BH and Rowland-Seymour A. 2008. Advising patients who use dietary supplements. Am J Med, 121(2):91-97. Balbontin YM, et al. 2019. Herbal medicinal product use during pregnancy and the postnatal period. Obstetrics and gynecology, 133(5):920-932. Bruno LO et al. 2018. Pregnancy and herbal medicines: an unnecessary risk for women’s health. Phytotherapy …
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About Our Baby Blog
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.
Lice and Scabies
Selected References Bernigaud C, et al. 2020. The Management of Scabies in the 21 st Century: Past, Advances and Potentials. Acta dermato-venereologica, 100. Bowden VR. 2012. Losing the louse: how to manage this common infestation in children. Pediatr Nurs, 38(5):253- 254, 277. Chan R & Hoyt-Austin AE. 2024. Scabies Infection While Expressing Human Milk for Critically Ill Infants: Is It Safe?. Breastfeeding medicine: the official journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding …
Asthma
Selected References: Abdullah K., et al. 2020. Effect of asthma exacerbation during pregnancy in women with asthma: A population-based cohort study. The European Respiratory Journal, 55(2), 1901335. Ali Z. 2017. Asthma and Pregnancy: Possible to prevent complications?- With Special reference to the impact of obesity and type of airway inflammation. Dan Med J. 64(12):B5428 Bláfoss, J. et al. 2019. Female asthma and atopy – impact on fertility: A systematic review. Journal of Asthma …
Paroxetine
Selected References: Alwan S, et al. 2007. Use of selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors in pregnancy and the risk of birth defects. N Engl J Med 356(26):2684-2692. Alwan S, Friedman JM, Chambers C: 2016. Safety of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in pregnancy: a review of current evidence. CNS Drugs 30(6):499-515. Andrade S, et al. 2009. Antidepressant use and risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn. Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf 18(3):246-252. Bakker …
N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET)
Selected References: Barr DB, et al. 2010. Pesticide concentrations in maternal and umbilical cord sera and their relation to birth outcomes in a population of pregnant women and newborns in New Jersey. Sci Total Environ, 408(4):790-795. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2022. Prevent Mosquito Bites. Available at URL: https://www.cdc.gov/zika/prevention/prevent-mosquito-bites.html. Hall JG, et al. 1975. Coarctation of the aorta in male cousins with similar maternal …
