Selected References: Andersen JT, et al. 2014. Exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in early pregnancy and the risk of miscarriage. Obstet Gynecol 124: 655-661. Anderson KN, et al. 2020. Maternal use of specific antidepressant medications during early pregnancy and the risk of selected birth defects. JAMA Psychiatry. 77(12):1246-1255 Bérard A, et al. 2017. SSRI and SNRI use during pregnancy and the risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn. Br J …
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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.
Teriflunomide
Selected References: Almas S, et al. 2016. Management of multiple sclerosis in the breastfeeding mother. Mult Scler Int:6527458. Amato MP and Portaccio E. 2015. Fertility, Pregnancy and Childbirth in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: Impact of Disease-Modifying Drugs. CNS Drugs 29:207-220. Andersen JB, et al. 2018. Pregnancy outcomes in men and women treated with teriflunomide. A population-based nationwide Danish registry study. Frontiers in Immunology 9(2706):1-7. Aubagio® …
Midazolam
Selected References: Bach V, et al. 1989. A randomized comparison between midazolam and thiopental for elective cesarean section anesthesia. III. Placental transfer and elimination in neonates. Anesth Analg. 68:238-42. Frolich MA, et al. 2006. A single dose of fentanyl and midazolam prior to Cesarean section have no adverse neonatal effects. Can J Anaesth. 53(1):79-85. Iyilikci L, et al. 2007. Sedation for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in a pregnant …
Loxapine
Selected References: Holt RI, Peveler RC. 2011. Antipsychotics and hyperprolactinemia: mechanisms, consequences and management. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 74(2):141-7. Einarson A, Boskovic R. 2009. Use and safety of antipsychotic drugs during pregnancy. J Psychiatr Pract. 15(3):183-92. Loxitane® Product Label. Revised 2017. Available at URL: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/017525s051,017658s038,018039s024lbl.pdf Maguire GA. 2002. Prolactin elevation with …
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim (Bactrim® or Septra®)
Selected References: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Urinary tract infections in pregnant individuals. Clinical Consensus No. 4. Obstet Gynecol;142:435–45. Ailes EC, et al. 2018. Antibiotics dispensed to privately insured pregnant women with urinary tract infections - United States, 2014. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep, 67(1):18-22. Andersen JT et al. 2013. Trimethoprim use in early pregnancy and the risk of miscarriage: a register-based nationwide cohort study. …
