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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.
Working as a Veterinarian or Veterinarian Technician
Selected References: Ahlborg G et al. 1995. Reproductive effects of chemical exposures in health profession. J Occup Environ Med. 37: 957-961. Allweiler SI, et al. 2013. Inhalation anesthetics and the reproductive risks associated with occupational exposure among women working in veterinary anesthesia. Vet Anaesth Analg. 40(3):285-289. Bartram DJ, et al. 2009. Psychological working conditions and work-related stressors among UK veterinary surgeons. Occup Med …
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid®)
Selected References: Broussard CS, et al. 2011. National Birth Defects Prevention Study. Maternal treatment with opioid analgesics and risk for birth defects. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 204(4):314.e1–e11. Edwards JE, et al. 2003. Hydromorphone transfer into breast milk after intranasal administration. Pharmacotherapy, 23(2):153-158. Fishman B, et al. 2019. Pregnancy outcome following opioid exposure: a cohort study. PLoS One, 14(7):e0219061. Larson JJ, et al. 2019. Cognitive and …
Seasonal Influenza (The Flu)
Selected References: Abdullahi H, et al. 2021. Seasonal influenza during pregnancy. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 258:235-239. Anselem O et al. 2019. Improving care for pregnant women with suspected influenza: A retrospective study before and after introduction of a rapid molecular assay. PLoS One. Jun 14;14(6):e0217651 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2024. About influenza. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/index.html [Accessed 7/2025] Centers for Disease Control …
Working in a Dental Office
Selected References: American Dental Association (ADA). https://www.ada.org/resources/practice/legal-and-regulatory/amalgam (accessed 6/25/2025). Bjorklund G, et. al. 2019. Mercury exposure and its effects on fertility and pregnancy outcome. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 125(4):317-327 Brodsky JB, et al. 1985. Occupational exposure to mercury in dentistry and pregnancy outcome. J Am Dent Assoc; 111:779-780. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 2003. Guidelines for …
