Selected References: Bassotti G, et al. 2019. Prucalopride for the treatment of constipation: a view from 2015 and beyond. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 13(3):257-262. Garnock-Jones KP. 2016. Prucalopride: A review in chronic idiopathic constipation. Drugs. 76(1):99-110. Motegrity® Prescribing Information. Updated 11/2020. Available online at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2020/210166s002lbl.pdf. Vijayvargiya P and Camilleri M. 2019. Use of …
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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.
Guanfacine (Intuniv®, Tenex®)
Selected References: Apotex Corporation. Guanfacine extended release. Product label. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1c492e87-3406-ddb8-aaf2-e609c2ded503. Accessed 15 July 2025. Kittel-Schneider S, et al. 2021. Parental ADHD in pregnancy and the postpartum period –A systematic review. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Rev 124;63-77. Lee YR, et al. 2025. Guanfacine Use in the ICU for Management of Sedation Weaning. Clin Drug Investig. 45(4):169-173. …
Nefazodone (Serzone®)
Selected References: 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. Dodd S, et al. 1999. Determination of nefazodone and its pharmacologically active metabolites in human blood and breast milk by high-performance liquid chromatography. J Chromatogr B Biomed Sci Appl;730:249-55. Dodd S, et al 2000. Nefazodone in the breast milk of nursing mothers: a report of …
Paternal Exposures
Selected References: Andersen JB, et al. 2022. Pregnancy outcomes following maternal or paternal exposure to teriflunomide in the Danish MS population. Mult Scler Relat Disord. 59:103529. Bellinger DC. 2005. Teratogen update: lead and pregnancy. Birth Defects Res A Clin Mol Teratol 73(6):409-20. Brent R. 2009. Saving lives and changing family histories: appropriate counseling of pregnant women and men and women of reproductive age, concerning the risk of diagnostic radiation …
Working as a Veterinarian or Veterinarian Technician
Selected References: Ahlborg G et al. 1995. Reproductive effects of chemical exposures in health profession. J Occup Environ Med. 37: 957-961. Allweiler SI, et al. 2013. Inhalation anesthetics and the reproductive risks associated with occupational exposure among women working in veterinary anesthesia. Vet Anaesth Analg. 40(3):285-289. Bartram DJ, et al. 2009. Psychological working conditions and work-related stressors among UK veterinary surgeons. Occup Med …
