Selected References: Bohlke K, et al. 2003. Postpartum varicella vaccination: is the vaccine virus excreted in breast milk? Obstet Gynecol; 102(5 Pt 1):970-7. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 1996. Prevention of varicella. MMWR; 45(RR-11);1-36. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2013. Updated Recommendations for Use of VariZIG — United States, 2013. MMWR. 62(28):574-576. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Guidelines for vaccinating pregnant women …
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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.
Methotrexate
Selected References: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 2018. Tubal ectopic pregnancy. ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 193. Obstet Gynecol 131:e9—e103. Del Campo M, et al. 1999. Developmental delay in fetal aminopterin/methotrexate syndrome. Teratology 60:10-12. Donnenfield AE, et al. 1994. Methotrexate exposure prior to and during pregnancy. Teratology 49:79-81. Eck, LK, et al. 2017. Risk of adverse pregnancy outcome after paternal exposure to methotrexate …
Fever / Hyperthermia
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 …
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, …
