Selected References Andersen AN, et al. 2002. Fever in pregnancy and risk of fetal death: a cohort study. The Lancet360: 1552-1556. Antoun S, et al. 2021. Fever during pregnancy as a risk factor for neurodevelopmental disorders: results from a systematic review and meta-analysis. Molecular Autism. 12: 1-13. Auger N, et al. 2017. Risk of congenital heart defects after ambient heat exposure early in pregnancy. Environ Health Perspect; 125(1):8-14. Basagaña X, et al. 2021. Low and …
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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.
Ketamine
Selected References: Absalan, F., Ghannadi, A., & Zabihi, A. (2014). The effects of different doses of ketamine on quality of normal ejaculated sperm. International journal of fertility & sterility, 8(2), 207–214. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). 2018. Committee Opinion No. 753: Assessment and Treatment of Pregnant Women with Suspected or Confirmed Influenza. Obstet Gyn. 132(4):e169-e173. Andrade C. 2017. Ketamine for Depression, 2: Diagnostic and …
Iron
Selected References: Alwan NA, et al. 2015. Maternal iron status in early pregnancy and birth outcomes: insights from the Baby's Vascular health and Iron in Pregnancy study. Br J Nutr 113(12):1985-1992. Baker et al, 2010. Diagnosis and prevention of iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia in infants and young children (0-3 years of age). Pediatrics 126(5):1040-1050. Blot I, et al. 1999. Iron deficiency in pregnancy: effects on the newborn. Curr Oin Hematol 6:65-70. Chavarro JE, …
Temazepam (Restoril®)
Selected References: Ban L, et al. 2014. First trimester exposure to anxiolytic and hypnotic drugs and the risks of major congenital anomalies: a United Kingdom population-based cohort study. PLoS One; 9(6):e100996. Dusci LJ, et al. 1990. Excretion of diazepam and its metabolites in human milk during withdrawal from combination high dose diazepam and oxazepam. Br J Clin Pharmacol; 29:123-6. Kanto JH. 1982. Use of benzodiazepines during pregnancy, labour and lactation, with …
Chlorpheniramine
Selected References: Aldridge TD, et al. 2014. First-trimester antihistamine exposure and risk of spontaneous abortion or preterm birth. Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf, 23(10):1043-50. Aselton P, et al. 1985. First-trimester drug use and congenital disorders. Obstet Gynecol 65(4):451-455. Diav-Citrin O, et al. 2003. Pregnancy outcome after gestational exposure to loratadine or antihistamines: a prospective controlled cohort study. J Allergy Clin Immunol 111(6):1239-1243. Etwel F, …
