Selected References: Al-Aqeedi RF, et al. 2008. Drug-eluting stent implantation for acute myocardial infarction during pregnancy with use of glycoprotein IIb/IIa inhibitor, aspirin, and clopidogren. J Invasive Cardiol 20:e146-e149. Arimura T, et al. 2009. Acute myocardial infarction associated with pregnancy successfully treated with percutaneous coronary intervention. Intern Med; 48:1383-1386. Babic Z, et al. 2011. Successful primary percutaneous coronary intervention in the first …
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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.
Carisoprodol
Selected References: Bailey DN, Briggs JR. 2002. Carisoprodol: an unrecognized drug of abuse. Am J Clin Pathol; 117:396-400. Briggs GG, et al. 2008. High dose carisoprodol during pregnancy and lactation. Ann Pharmacother; 42:898-901. Grizzle TB, et al. 1995. Carisoprodol: reproductive assessment by continuous breeding in Swiss mice. Fundam Appl Toxicol; 24(1):132-9. Heinonen OP, et al. 1977. Birth defects and drugs in pregnancy. Littleton, MA: Publishing Sciences Group. 357-65. …
Remdesivir (Veklury®)
Selected References: Akinosoglou K, et al. 2023. COVID-19 Pharmacotherapy in Pregnancy: A Literature Review of Current Therapeutic Choices. Viruses. 15(3): 787. Aleissa MM, et al. 2021. New perspectives on antimicrobial agents: Remdesivir treatment for COVID-19. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 38:248-251. Al-Kuraishy HM, et al. 2023. Pregnancy and COVID-19: high or low risk of vertical transmission. Clin Exp Med. 23(4):957-967. Anderson J, et al. 2020. The use of convalescent plasma …
Pheniramine
Selected References: Gilboa SM, et al, and the National Birth Defects Prevention Study. 2009. Use of antihistamine medications during early pregnancy and isolated major malformations. Birth Defects Res A Clin Mol Teratol 85(2): 137-150. Hansen C, et al. 2020. Use of antihistamine medications during early pregnancy and selected birth defects: The National Birth Defects Prevention Study, 1997-2011. Birth Defects Res. 112:1234-1252. Mazzotta P, et al. 1999. Treating allergic rhinitis in …
Hepatitis A
Selected References: Celzo F et al. 2020 Safety evaluation of adverse events following vaccination with Havrix, Engerix-B or Twinrix during pregnancy. Vaccine. 38(40):6215-6223. Chilaka VN, Konje JC. 2020. Viral Hepatitis in Pregnancy. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 256:287-296. Cho GJ, et al. 2013. Hepatitis A virus infection during pregnancy in Korea: Hepatitis A infection on pregnant women. Obstet Gynecol Sci, 56(6):368-374. D’Acremont V, et al. 2008. Impact of vaccines …
