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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.
Desipramine (Norpramin®, Pertofrane®)
Selected References: Birnbaum CS, et al. 1999. Serum concentrations of antidepressants and benzodiazepines in nursing infants: a case series. Pediatrics. 104:e11. Eggermont E. 1973. Withdrawal symptoms in neonate associated with maternal imipramine therapy. Lancet 2:680. Erickson SH, et al. 1979. Tricyclics and breast feeding. Am J Psychiatry 136:1483. Misri S, Sivertz K. 1991. Tricyclic drugs in pregnancy and lactation: a preliminary report. Int J Psychiat Med 21:157-171, 1991. …
Rheumatic Heart Disease
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Semaglutide
Selected References: Dao K, et al. 2024. Use of GLP1 receptor agonists in early pregnancy and reproductive safety: a multicentre, observational, prospective cohort study based on the databases of six Teratology Information Services. BMJ Open. 14(4):e083550. Diab H, et al. 2024. Subcutaneous Semaglutide during Breastfeeding: Infant Safety Regarding Drug Transfer into Human Milk. 16(17):2886. Skov K, et al. 2023. Semaglutide and pregnancy. Int J Gynecol Obstet 163(2): 699-700. …
Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Selected References: Abde M, et al. 2024. Association between asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy and adverse pregnancy- and births outcomes. A systematic review. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol, 302:116-124. Abdulla SR, et al. 2023. Vaginal microbiota profile in first-trimester miscarriage cases. Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand), 69(8):9-17. Belgundkar B, et al. 2024. A cross-sectional comparative study of vaginal microbiota and spontaneous abortion at a tertiary care hospital in …
