Selected References: Abheiden CNH, et al. 2024. Systemic lupus erythematosus is associated with an increased frequency of spontaneous preterm births: systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 231(4):408-416.e21. Acevedo M, et al. 2017. Breastfeeding initiation, duration, and reasons for weaning in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Rheumatol Int, 37(7):1183-1186. Akbari A, et al. 2025. Recurrent pregnancy loss and fetal complete heart block as …
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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.
Lamotrigine (Lamictal®)
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):672-5. Alvarez I, et al. 2025. Breastfed infants exposed to lamotrigine faced a low risk of toxic effects. Acta Paediatr. 114(2):346-354. doi:10.1111/apa.17432 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 2017. Neural tube defects. Practice Bulletin No. 187. Obstet Gynecol 130(6):e279–e290. An K, Xu J, …
Clonazepam (Klonopin®)
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 …
Nortriptyline (Aventyl®)
Selected References – Nortriptyline: Berle JO, et al. 2004. Breastfeeding during maternal antidepressant treatment with serotonin reuptake inhibitors: infant exposure, clinical symptoms, and cytochrome P450 genotypes. J Clin Psychiatry 65:1228-34. PMID: 15367050 Briggs G, et al. 2022. Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation: Wolters Kluwer; 12th edition: 950-951 Brunel P, et al. 1994. [Follow-up of 151 pregnant women exposed to antidepressant treatment (MAOI excluded) during …
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. …
