Selected References: Akhigbe RE, et al. 2022. Codeine alters female reproductive function by targeting ovarian steroidogenesis and folliculogenesis via the induction of oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis, Reproductive Toxicology 109: 1-9. Azuine RE, et al. 2019. Prenatal risk factors and perinatal and postnatal outcomes associated with maternal opioid exposure in an urban, low-income, multiethnic US population. JAMA network 2(6): e196405-196405. Berlin CM, Jr, et al. …
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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.
Chemotherapy
Selected References: Aman F, et al. 2012. Long-term cognitive and cardiac outcomes after prenatal exposure to chemotherapy in children aged 18 months or older: an observational study. Lancet Oncol, 9:256-264. Amant F, et al. 2019. Gynecologic cancers in pregnancy: guidelines based on a third international consensus meeting. Ann Oncol, 30(10):1601-1612. Aviles A, et al. 2001. Hematological malignancies and pregnancy: a final report of 84 children who received chemotherapy in utero. …
Doxylamine succinate-pyridoxine hydrochloride
Selected References: American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2018. ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 189: nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol, 131(1):e15-e30. Arsenault MY, et al. 2002. The management of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. J Obstet Gynaecol Can, 24(10):817-831. Ashkenazi-Hoffnung L, et al. 2013. Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of bi-daily combination therapy with pyridoxine and doxylamine for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Isr Med Assoc J, …
Baclofen
Selected References: Ali Sakr Esa W, et al. 2009. Epidural analgesia in labor for a woman with an intrathecal baclofen pump. Int J Obstet Anesth. 2009 Jan;18(1):64-6. Andrade C. 2020. Individualized, High-Dose Baclofen for Reduction in Alcohol Intake in Persons With High Levels of Consumption, J Clin Psychiatry. Aug 4;81(4):20f13606. Baclofen Product Label. 2023: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=04dac0f6-cc6c-4959-9bca-a6e4a99690f3. Accessed 11/2024. …
Varicella Infection (Chickenpox)
Selected References: American Academy of Pediatrics. 2009. Varicella-zoster infections. In: Pickering LK, Baker CJ, Kimberlin DW, Long SS, eds. Red Book: 2009. Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases. 28th ed. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics;714-727 Arthur I. Eidelman, et al. 2012. Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk. Pediatrics March 2012; 129 (3): e827–e841. Bohlke K, et al. 2003. Postpartum varicella vaccination: is the vaccine virus excreted in …
