Selected References: American Academy of Pediatrics. Last updated July 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 American …
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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.
Dextromethorphan
Selected References: Aselton P, et al. 1985. First-trimester drug use and congenital disorders. Obstet Gynecol, 65(4):451-455. Cao Y, et al. 2021. Maternal use of cough medications during early pregnancy and selected birth defects: a US multisite, case–control study. BMJ Open, 11:e053604. Einarson A, et al. 2001. The safety of dextromethorphan in pregnancy: Results of a controlled study. Chest, 119(2):466-469. Heinonen OP, et al. 1977. Birth Defects and Drugs in Pregnancy. …
Methylmercury in Fish
Selected References: Al-Saleh I, et al. 2020. Effects of early and recent mercury and lead exposure on the neurodevelopment of children with elevated mercury and/or developmental delays during lactation: A follow-up study. Int J Hyg Environ Health 230:113629. Ashley-Martin J, et al. 2019. Blood metal levels and early childhood anthropometric measures in a cohort of Canadian children. Environ Res 179(Pt A):108736. Ashrap P, et al. 2020. Maternal blood and metalloid concentrations in …
Alprazolam
Selected References Anderson PO, McGuire GG. 1989. Neonatal alprazolam withdrawal - possible effects of breastfeeding. DICP. 23:614. Letter. Andrade C. 2019. Gestational Exposure to Benzodiazepines, 1: The Risk of Spontaneous Abortion Examined Through the Prism of Research Design. J Clin Psychiatry.;80(5):19f13076 Barry WS, St. Clair SM. 1987. Exposure to benzodiazepines in utero. Lancet. 1:1436-7. Browne JL, Hauge KJ. 1986. A review of alprazolam withdrawal. Drug Intell Clin …
Insect Repellents
Selected References: Almeida AR, et al. (2023). Challenges encountered by natural repellents: Since obtaining until the final product. Pestic Biochem Physiol.195:105538. Barr DB, et al. 2010. Pesticide concentrations in maternal and umbilical cord sera and their relation to birth outcomes in a population of pregnant women and newborns in New Jersey. Sci Total Environ 408(4):790-795. Byrne S. 2016. Consumer Reports. Mosquito Repellents That Best Protect Against Zika. Available at: …
