Selected References: Akmal A, Kung J. 2014. Propylthiouracil, and methimazole, and carbimazole-related hepatotoxicity. Expert Opin Drug Saf 13(10):1397-1406. Alexander EK, et al. 2017. 2017 Guidelines of the American Thyroid Association for the diagnosis and management of thyroid disease during pregnancy and the postpartum. Thyroid 27(3):315-389. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology. 2020. Thyroid disease in pregnancy. ACOG Practice Bulletin, Number 223. Obstet Gynecol …
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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.
Belimumab (Benlysta®)
Selected References: Auyeung-Kima DJ, et al. 2009. Developmental and peripostnatal study in cynomolgus monkeys with belimumab, a monoclonal antibody directed against B-lymphocyte stimulator. Reproductive Toxicology, 28:443-455. Beaulieu DB, et al. 2018. Use of biologic therapy by pregnant women with inflammatory bowel disease does not affect infant response to vaccines. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, 16(1):99–105. Benlysta® Prescribing Information. 2023. Available online at …
X-rays
Selected References: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). 2017. Reaffirmed 2021. Guidelines for diagnostic imaging during pregnancy. ACOG Committee Opinion No. 723. Obstet Gynecol; 130:e201-e216. Brent RL. 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 exposures during and before pregnancy. Am J Obstet Gynecol; 200(1):4-24. Groen RS, et …
Group A Strep Infections
Selected References: Ching, NS, et al. 2019. Prospective surveillance of pediatric invasive group A streptococcus infection. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc 8:46-52. Hamilton SM, et al. 2013. Pregnancy-Related Group A Streptococcal Infections: Temporal Relationships Between Bacterial Acquisition, Infection Onset, Clinical Findings, and Outcome. Clin Infect Dis 57(6): 870-876. Harris K, et al. 2023. Outcomes and management of pregnancy and puerperal group A streptococcal infections: A …
Working with X-rays (Ionizing Radiation)
Selected References: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 2017. Guidelines for diagnostic imaging during pregnancy. ACOG Committee Opinion No. 723. Obstet Gynecol; 130:e201-e216. Brent RL. 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 exposures during and before pregnancy. Am J Obstet Gynecol; 200(1):4-24. Bunch KJ, et al. 2009. Cancer in the …
