Agrawal M, et al. 2022. Antithyroid drug therapy in pregnancy and risk of congenital anomalies: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical endocrinology, 96(6):857–868. Akmal A, Kung J. 2014. Propylthiouracil, and methimazole, and carbimazole-related hepatotoxicity. Expert Opin Drug Saf, 13(10):1397-1406. Alexander EK, et al. 2017. 2017 Guidelines of the American Thyroid Association for the Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Disease During Pregnancy and the Postpartum. Thyroid: …
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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.
H5N1 Flu
Selected References: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2008. Prevention and control of influenza: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). MMWR 57(RR07):1-60. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2024. Clinical Overview of Evaluating and Managing Patients Exposed to Birds Infected with Avian Influenza A Viruses of Public Health Concern. Available at: …
Levonorgestrel (Plan B One-Step®)
Selected References: Carvajal A, et al. 2015. Emergency contraceptive pill safety profile. Comparison of the results of a follow-up study to those coming from spontaneous reporting. Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety 24(1): 93–97. De Santis M, et al. 2005. Failure of the emergency contraceptive levonorgestrel and the risk of adverse effects in pregnancy and on fetal development: an observational cohort study. Fertility and Sterility 84(2):296–299. Endler M, et al. 2022. Effect of …
Lisinopril
Selected References: Barr M Jr, Cohen MM Jr. 1991. ACE inhibitor fetopathy and hypocalvaria: the kidney-skull connection. Teratology, 44:485-495. Bhatt-Mehta V, Deluga KS. 1993. Fetal exposure to lisinopril: neonatal manifestations and management. Pharmacotherapy, 13(5): 515-518. Burrows RF, Burrows EA. 1998. Assessing the teratogenic potential of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors in pregnancy. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol, 38(3):306-311. Cooper WO, et al. 2006. Major …
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Selected References: Aljary H et al. 2020. Pregnancy outcomes in women with rheumatoid arthritis: a retrospective population-based cohort study. The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, 33;4:618-624.Atladóttir HO, et al. 2009. Association of family history of autoimmune diseases and autism spectrum disorders. Pediatr, 124:687-694. Bandoli G et al. 2020. Mediation of adverse pregnancy outcomes in autoimmune conditions by pregnancy complications. Arthritis Care Res, …
