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 …
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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.
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 …
Human papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
Selected References: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 2013. ACOG committee opinion no. 558: Integrating immunizations into practice. Obstet Gynecol 121(4):897-903. Angelo MG, et al. 2014. Pooled analysis of large and long-term safety data from the human papillomavirus-16/18-AS04-adjuvanted vaccine clinical trial programme. Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 23(5):466-79. Baril L, et al. 2015. Risk of spontaneous abortion and other pregnancy outcomes in 15-25 year old …
Gestational Diabetes
Selected References: Adane AA, et al. 2016. Diabetes in pregnancy and childhood cognitive development: a systematic review. Pediatrics,137(5):e20154234. American Diabetes Association. 2024. Management of diabetes in pregnancy: Standards of care in diabetes—2024. Diabetes Care. 47(Supplement_1):S282-S294. Bhattacharyya A, et al. 2001. Insulin lispro and regular insulin in pregnancy. QJM. 94(5):255-260. Bytoft B, et al. 2016. Long-term cognitive implications of intrauterine …
