Selected References: Bayliss H, et al. 2002. Anti-hypertensive drugs in pregnancy and fetal growth: evidence for "pharmacological programming" in the first trimester? Hypertens Pregnancy; 21:161-74. Bratton S, et al. 2024. Does atenolol use during pregnancy cause small for gestational age neonates? A meta-analysis. Journal of Perinatal Medicine, 52(8), 858-862. Caton AR, et al. 2009. Antihypertensive medication use during pregnancy and the risk of cardiovascular malformations. …
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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.
Cetirizine (Zyrtec®)
Selected References: Ahmed E, Abdel-Emam R. 2019. The potential impact of 1st and 2nd generation antihistamines on male fertility. Comp Clin Pathol, 28, 1465–1470. Einarson A, et al. 1997. Prospective controlled study of hydroxyzine and cetirizine in pregnancy. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 78, 183-186. Etwel F, et al. 2014. The fetal safety of cetirizine: an observational cohort study and meta-analysis. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 34(5):392-9. Gilbert C, …
Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICSs)
Selected References: Alhussien A, et al. 2018. Safety of intranasal corticosteroid sprays during pregnancy: and updated Review. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 275(2):325-333. Bakhireva LN, et al. 2005. Asthma medication use in pregnancy and fetal growth. Allergy Clin Immunol 116(3):503-509. Bay Bjørn AM, et al. 2014. Use of corticosteroids in early pregnancy is not associated with risk of oral clefts and other congenital malformations in offspring. Am J Ther; 21(2):73-80. Bay Bjørn …
Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine®)
Selected References: Birnie GG, et al. 1981. Incidence of sulphasalazine-induced male infertility. Gut 22:452-455. Bokstrom H, et al. 2006. Fetal hemolytic anemia associated with maternal sulfasalazine therapy during pregnancy. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 85:118-121. Connell W, Miller A. 1999. Treating inflammatory bowel disease during pregnancy: Risks and safety of drug therapy. Drug Saf 21:311-323. Chatzionaff M, et al. 1988. Sulfasalazine-induced abnormal sperm penetration assay …
Mpox/Smallpox Vaccine (JYNNEOS™)
Selected References: JYNNEOS Package Insert. Revised 2023. Available at URL: https://www.fda.gov/media/131078/download. Meaney-Delman, DM, et al. 2022. A primer on monkeypox virus for obstetrician–gynecologists, Obstetrics & Gynecology. Obstetrics & Gynecology. 140(3)391-397. Rao AK, et al. 2022. Use of JYNNEOS (smallpox and monkeypox vaccine, live, nonreplicating) for preexposure vaccination of persons at risk for occupational exposure to orthopoxviruses: recommendations of …
