Selected References: Almgren M, et al. 2009. Population-based study of antiepileptic drug exposure in utero—influence on head circumference in newborns. Seizure 18(10):672-675. Artama M, et al. 2013. Drug and Pregnancy Group: Effects of maternal epilepsy and antiepileptic drug use during pregnancy on perinatal health in offspring: nationwide, retrospective cohort study in Finland. Drug Saf 36(5):359-369. Bech BH, et al. 2014. Use of antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy and risk of …
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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.
Gaucher Disease
Selected References: Bodamer OA, et al. 2010. Laboratory and genetic evaluation of Gaucher disease. Wien Med Wochenschr.; 160(23-24):600-4. Cox TM, et al. 2008. Management of non-neuronopathic Gaucher disease with special reference to pregnancy, splenectomy, bisphonate therapy, use of biomarkers, and bone disease monitoring. J Inherit Metab Dis. 31:319-336. Dornelles AD, et al. 2014. Breastfeeding in Gaucher disease: is enzyme replacement therapy safe? Clin Ther; 36(6):990-1. …
Malaria
Selected References: Accrombessi M, et al. 2018. Cohort profile: effect of malaria in early pregnancy on fetal growth in Benin (RECIPAL preconceptional cohort). BMJ Open. 2018 Jan 8;8(1):e019014. Alecrim WD, et al. 2000. Plasmodium falciparum infection in the pregnant patient. Infect Dis Clin North Am; 14:83-95. Arguin PM. 2009. S.F.S.S. Chapter 2: Malaria, The Pre-Travel Consultation. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Atlanta, GA. Coll O, et al. 2008. Treatment and …
Imipramine
Selected References: Altshuler LL, et al. 1996. Pharmacologic Management of Psychiatric Illness during Pregnancy: Dilemmas and Guidelines. Am J Psychiatry, 153(5):592-606. Ban L, et al. 2012. Live and Non-Live Pregnancy Outcomes among Women with Depression and Anxiety: A Population-Based Study. PLoS ONE, 7(8):e43462. Bennet PN, The WHO Working Group. 1988. Drugs and Human Lactation. Elsevier, Amsterdam, New York, Oxford, pp. 289-290. Committee on Drugs, American Academy of …
Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy (NVP)
Selected References: Abramowitz A, et al. 2017. Treatment options for hyperemesis gravidarum. Arch Womens Ment Health. 20(3): 363–372. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). 2018. ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 189: Nausea and vomiting on pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol. 131(1):e15-e30. Anderka M, et al. 2012. Medications used to treat nausea and vomiting of pregnancy and the risk of selected birth defects. Birth Defects Res A Clin Mol Teratol. 94(1):22-30. …
