Selected References: Celzo F et al. 2020 Safety evaluation of adverse events following vaccination with Havrix, Engerix-B or Twinrix during pregnancy. Vaccine. 38(40):6215-6223. Chilaka VN, Konje JC. 2020. Viral Hepatitis in Pregnancy. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 256:287-296. Cho GJ, et al. 2013. Hepatitis A virus infection during pregnancy in Korea: Hepatitis A infection on pregnant women. Obstet Gynecol Sci, 56(6):368-374. D’Acremont V, et al. 2008. Impact of vaccines …
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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.
Prednisone/Prednisolone
Selected References: Carmichael SL, et al. 2007. Maternal corticosteroid use & orofacial clefts. Am J Obstet Gynecol; 197(6):585.e1-585.e7. Constantinescu S, et al. 2014. Breast-feeding after transplantation. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol; 28(8):1163-1173. Fitzsimons R, et al. 1986. Outcome of pregnancy in women requiring corticosteroids for severe asthma. J Allergy Clin Immunol 78(2):349-353. Florentien D, et al. 2023. Does prednisone use in pregnant women with …
Hydroxychloroquine
Selected References: Andersson NK, et al. 2021. Fetal safety of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine use during pregnancy: a nationwide cohort study. Rheumatol 14;60(5):2317-2326. Bérard A, et al. 2021. Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine use during pregnancy and the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes using real-world evidence. Front Pharmacol 2;12:722511. Bermas BL, et al. 2018. Trends in use of hydroxychloroquine during pregnancy in systemic lupus erythematosus patients from 2001 to …
Salmonella
Selected References: American Veterinary Medical Association. 2020. Salmonella: Amphibians and Reptiles FAQ. Available at: https://www.avma.org/salmonella-amphibians-and-reptiles-faq. Accessed 10 Dec 2024. UCenter for Disease Control and Prevention. 2020. Salmonella. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/index.html. Accessed 10 Dec 2024. Chen TL, et al. 2005. First Report of Salmonella enterica Serotype Panama Meningitis Associated with Consumption of Contaminated Breast Milk …
Topical Corticosteroids
Selected References: Andersson NW et al 2021. Evaluation of topical corticosteroids use in pregnancy and risk of newborns being small for gestation al age and having low birth weight. JAMA Dermatol 157(7): 788-795. Doi10.1001/jamadermatol.2021.1090. Chan TC, et al. 2020. Taiwanese Dermatological Association consensus for the management of atopic dermatitis: A 2020 update. Journal of the Formosan Medical Association. Chi CC et al. 2013. Pregnancy outcomes after maternal exposure to …
