Selected References: Beex-Oosterhuis MM, et al. 2021. Clozapine Treatment During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period: A Systematic Literature Review. J Clin Psychiatry. 83(1):21r13952. Bolu A, Akgün A, Öznur T, Çelik C. 2018. Low-dose clozapine-induced retrograde ejaculation. Psychiatry Clin Neurosci; 72(7):541-542. Borisch C, et al. 2012. Severe neutropenia in a newborn after clozapine therapy during pregnancy. Reprod Toxicol; 34:158. Clozapine Package Insert: …
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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.
Phentermine
Selected References: Aronne LJ. 1998. Obesity. Womens Health Issues 82(1):161- 181. Chang JJ, Lathi RB, Kim SH. 2020. A retrospective study examining phentermine on preconception weight loss and pregnancy outcomes. Endocrine Practice;26(9):990-996. https://doi.org/10.4158/EP-2019-0609 Food and Drug Administration. 2012. Prescribing information for ADIPEX-P®. Retrieved April 2024 from https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2012/085128s065lbl.pdf Food and Drug …
Haloperidol (Haldol®)
Selected References: Atmaca M, Kuloglu M, Tezcan E, Canatan H, Gecici,O. 2002. Quetiapine is not associated with increase in prolactin secretion in contrast to haloperidol. Arch Med Res 33:562-5. Beumont PJ, Gelder MG, Friesen HG, et al. 1974. The effects of phenothiazine on endrocrine function: I Patients with inappropriate lactation and amenorrhoea. Br J Psychiatry. 124:413–9. Crawford AM, Beasley CM Jr, Tollefson GD. 1997. The acute and long-term effect of olanzapine compared with …
Penicillin G
Selected References: Chu S, et al. 2015. Periconceptional and Gestational Exposure to Antibiotics and Childhood Asthma. PLoS One 10(10):e0140443 Crider KS, et al. 2009. Antibacterial medication use during pregnancy and risk of birth defects: National Birth Defects Prevention Study. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 163(11):978-985. Czeizel AE, et al. 1999. A population-based case-control teratological study of three parenteral penicillins G. Congenital Anomalies 39:117-126. Dencker BB, et …
Formoterol (Foradil®)
Selected References Asghar, et al.2024. LTRA use in pregnancy: a systematic review on their safety and association with congenital anomalies’. Journal of Regenerative Medicine, 13(2):1-8. Committee on Drugs. American Academy of Pediatrics. 2001. The transfer of drugs and other chemicals into human milk. Pediatrics, 108:776-789. Cossette B, et al. 2014. Relative perinatal safety of salmeterol vs formoterol and fluticasone vs budesonide use during pregnancy. Annals of Allergy, Asthma …
