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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.
Regular Strength Aspirin
Selected References: Baldacci S, et al. 2024. Medication use during pregnancy and the risk of gastroschisis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Orphanet J Rare Dis 19(1):31. Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. (n.d.). NSAIDs may cause rare kidney problems in unborn babies. Retrieved June 6, 2025, …
COVID-19 Protein Subunit Vaccine (Novavax)
Selected References: American Academy of Pediatrics. 2023. Breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic. Available at URL: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/Breastfeeding-During-COVID-19.aspx Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. 2020. ABM Statement: Considerations for COVID-19 vaccination in lactation. Available at URL: https://abm.memberclicks.net/abm-statement-considerations-for-covid-19-vaccination-in-lactation Aghsami M, et al. 2024. …
COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines (Moderna/Spikevax® and Pfizer/Comirnaty®)
Selected References: American Academy of Pediatrics. 2021. Breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic. Available at URL: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/Breastfeeding-During-COVID-19.aspx Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. 2020. ABM Statement: Considerations for COVID-19 vaccination in lactation. Available at URL: https://abm.memberclicks.net/abm-statement-considerations-for-covid-19-vaccination-in-lactation American College of …
Carbon Monoxide
Selected References: Aubard Y and Magne I. 2000. Carbon monoxide poisoning in pregnancy. BJOG. 107(7):833-838. Arslan A. 2021. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in carbon monoxide poisoning in pregnancy: Maternal and fetal outcome. Am J Emerg Med.43:41-45. Ernst A and Zibrack J. 1998. Carbon monoxide poisoning. New Engl J Med. 339:1603-1608. Friedman P, et al. 2015 Carbon Monoxide Exposure During Pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol Surv.70(11):705-12. Longo L. 1977. The biological effects of …
