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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.
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
Selected References: Bailey A, Sapra A. MMR Vaccine. [Updated 2022 Jun 12]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554450/ Bouthry E, et al. 2014. Rubella and pregnancy: diagnosis, management and outcomes. Prenatal Diagnosis. 34(13). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2001. Notice to Readers: Revised ACIP Recommendation for Avoiding Pregnancy After Receiving a Rubella–Containing Vaccine. MMWR 50(49):1117. Centers for Disease …
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
Selected References: Albrecht M, et al. 2022. Infant immunity against viral infections is advanced by the placenta-dependent vertical transfer of maternal antibodies. Vaccine, 40(11): 1563-1571. Bailey A, Sapra A. MMR Vaccine. [Updated 2022 Jun 12]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554450/ Bouthry E, et al. 2023. Congenital rubella syndrome following rubella vaccination during pregnancy. Pediatrics, 152(3): e2022057627. Centers for …
Paint
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Desipramine (Norpramin®, Pertofrane®)
Selected References: Birnbaum CS, et al. 1999. Serum concentrations of antidepressants and benzodiazepines in nursing infants: a case series. Pediatrics. 104:e11. Eggermont E. 1973. Withdrawal symptoms in neonate associated with maternal imipramine therapy. Lancet 2:680. Erickson SH, et al. 1979. Tricyclics and breast feeding. Am J Psychiatry 136:1483. Misri S, Sivertz K. 1991. Tricyclic drugs in pregnancy and lactation: a preliminary report. Int J Psychiat Med 21:157-171, 1991. …
