Selected References Agache I, et al. 2020. Efficacy and safety of treatment with biologicals (benralizumab, dupilumab, mepolizumab, omalizumab and reslizumab) for severe eosinophilic asthma. A systematic review for the EAACI Guidelines - recommendations on the use of biologicals in severe asthma. Allergy. 75(5):1023-1042. Manetz S, et al. 2020. Successful pregnancy in setting of eosinophil depletion by benralizumab. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. S2213-2198(20)31335-0. Middleton PG, et …
The Baby Blog
About Our Baby Blog
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.
Ginger
Selected References: Anh, N., et al. 2020. Ginger on Human Health: A Comprehensive Systematic Review of 109 randomized Controlled Trials. Nutrients. 6:12(1):157. Briggs GG, Freeman RK. 2014. The reference guide to fetal and neonatal risk: Drugs in pregnancy and lactation. Wolters Kluwer, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health. Choi JS, et al. 2015. Assessment of fetal and neonatal outcomes in the offspring of women who had been treated with dried ginger (Zingiberis rhizome siccus) for a variety …
COVID-19
Selected References: Allotey J, et al. 2020. Clinical manifestations, risk factors, and maternal and perinatal outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 in pregnancy: living systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ 370:m3320. American Society of Hematology. 2022. COVID-19 and VTE/anticoagulation: frequently asked questions. Available at URL: https://www.hematology.org/covid-19/covid-19-and-vte-anticoagulation Angelidou A, et al. 2021. Association of maternal perinatal SARS-CoV-2 infection …
Diphenhydramine
Selected References: Abernathy A, et al. 2017. Transient fetal tachycardia after intravenous diphenhydramine administration. Obstet 130(2):374-376. Aldridge T, et al. 2014. First-trimester antihistamine exposure and risk of spontaneous abortion or preterm birth. Phamacoepidemiol Drug Saf. Oct 23 (10):1043-50. Anderka M, et al, and the National Birth Defects Prevention Study. 2012. Medications used to treat nausea and vomiting of pregnancy and the risk of selected birth defects. …
Citalopram/Escitalopram (Celexa®/Lexapro®)
Selected References: Andersen JT, et al. 2014. Exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in early pregnancy and the risk of miscarriage. Obstet Gynecol 124: 655-661. 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 Bérard A, et al. 2017. SSRI and SNRI use during pregnancy and the risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn. Br J …
