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 …
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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.
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 …
Iodine
Selected References Abel MH, et al. 2017. Suboptimal maternal iodine intake is associated with impaired child neurodevelopment at 3 years of age in the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study. J Nutr, 147(7):1314-1324. Alexander EK, et al. 2017. 2017 Guidelines of the American Thyroid Association for the diagnosis and management of thyroid disease during pregnancy and the postpartum. Thyroid, 27(3):315-389. Andersson M, Braegger CP. 2022. The role of iodine for thyroid function in …
Herbal Products
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 …
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 …
