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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.
Perphenazine
Selected References: Auerbach JG, Hans SL, Marcus J, Maeir S. 1992. Maternal psychotropic medication and neonatal behavior. Neurotoxicol Teratol 14:399-406. Chan J, Alldredge BK, Baskin LS. 1991. Perphenazine-induced priapism. DICP 24:246-9 FDA https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2013/089683s024lbl.pdf FDA Drug Safety Communication. 2011. Antipsychotic drug labels updated on use during pregnancy and risk of abnormal muscle movements and withdrawal symptoms in …
Psilocybin mushrooms (“Magic Mushrooms”)
Selected References: Hallock RM, et al. 2013. A survey of hallucinogenic mushroom use, factors related to usage, and perceptions of use among college students. Drug Alcohol Depend 130(1-3):245-8. Jairaj C, et al. 2022. Postpartum depression: A role for psychedelics? Journal of Psychopharmacology 36(8), 920-931. Rolsten C, 1997. Effects of chlorpromazine and psilocin on pregnancy of C57BL/10 mice and their offspring at birth. Anat Rec 157:311. Stein CA, et al. 2022. The …
E-cigarettes (Vaping)
Selected References: AlHarthi A, et al. 2023. Investigating behavioral and neuronal changes in adolescent mice following prenatal exposure to electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) vapor containing nicotine. Brain Sci, 13(10): 1417. Archie S, et al. 2023. Maternal e-cigarette use can disrupt postnatal blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity and deteriorates motor, learning and memory function: influence of sex and age. Fluids Barriers CNS, 20. Baez-Loya S, et al. 2014. Perceptions about …
Critical Periods of Development
Selected References: Ackerman S. Discovering the Brain. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 1992. 6. The Development and Shaping of the Brain. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK234146/. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). 2024. Facts Are Important: Understanding and Navigating Viability. Retrieved from: https://www.acog.org/advocacy/facts-are-important/understanding-and-navigating-viability. Hales B, et al. 2018. Teratology …
