Selected References: Bandoli G, et al. 2010 Potentially modifiable risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with psoriasis. Br J Dermatol; 163(2):334-339. Ben-David G, et al. 2008. Pregnancy outcome in women with psoriasis. J Reprod Med; 53(3):183-187. Berman M, et al. 2018. The effect of pregnancy on disease activity in patients with psoriatic arthritis. J Rheumatol; 45(12):1651-1655. Bobotsis R, et al. 2016. Psoriasis and adverse pregnancy outcomes: a systematic …
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About Our Baby Blog
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.
Venlafaxine (Effexor®)
Selected References: Anderson KN, et al., 2020. Maternal use of specific antidepressant medications during early pregnancy and the risk of selected birth defects. JAMA psychiatry, 77(12):1246–1255. Bellantuono C, et al. 2015. The safety of serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) in pregnancy and breastfeeding: a comprehensive review. Hum Psychopharmacol. 30(3):143-51. Berard A, et al. 2017. Antidepressant use during pregnancy and the risk of major congenital …
Anxiety
Selected References: Adeniyi AA, et al. 2024. Oral Health, Anxiety, Depression, and Stress in Pregnancy: A Rapid Review of Associations and Implications for Perinatal Care. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 22(1):32. American Psychiatric Association. 2013. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, 5th ed. American Psychiatric Association, Washington, DC. Anderson PO. 2024. Anxiety Disorders and Breastfeeding. Breastfeed Med. 19(3):152-154. Arvanitidou O, et al. …
Labetalol
Selected References: Alhazmi AM, Albulushi A. 2025. Targeted antihypertensive therapy after hypertensive pregnancy: Lactation-safe choices, treatment thresholds, and outcomes (2015-2025). Curr Probl Cardiol. 50(12):103191. Bateman BT, et al. 2016. Late pregnancy β Blocker exposure and risks of neonatal hypoglycemia and bradycardia. Pediatrics. 138(3):e20160731. Beau A-B, et al. 2014. Safety of oseltamivir during pregnancy: a comparative study using the EFEMERIS database. BJOG. …
Salmeterol (Serevent®, Serevent Diskus®)
Selected References: Cazzola M, et al. 2002. Clinical pharmacokinetics of salmeterol. Clin Pharmacokinet, 41(1):19-30. Cossette B, et al. 2014. Relative perinatal safety of salmeterol vs formoterol and fluticasone vs budesonide use during pregnancy. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol, 112(5):459-464. GlaxoSmithKline LLC. 2020. Serevent diskus prescribing information. Jones KL, et al. 2002. Salmeterol use and pregnancy outcomes: a prospective multi-center study. J Allergy Clin …
