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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.
Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal®, Oxtellar XR®)
Selected References: Artama M, et al. 2006. Antiepileptic drug use and birth rate in patients with epilepsy-a population-based cohort study in Finland. Hum Reprod 21:2290-5. Bech LF, et al. 2018. In utero exposure to antiepileptic drugs is associated with learning disabilities among offspring. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 89:1324–1331. Birnbaum AK, et al. 2020. Antiepileptic drug exposure in infants of breastfeeding mothers with epilepsy. JAMA Neurol 77(4):441-450. Bjork M-H, et …
Naloxone
Selected References Blandthorn J, et al. 2018. Managing opioid overdose in pregnancy with take-home naloxone. Aust N Z J Obstet Gyneacol 58(4):460-62. Debelak K, et al. 2013. Buprenorphine + Naloxone in the treatment of opioid dependence during pregnancy-initial patient care and outcome data. Am J Addict; 22(3):252-54. Flannagan KS, et al. 2020. Prescription opioid use among populations of reproductive age: effects on fertility, pregnancy loss, and pregnancy …
Diazepam (Valium®)
Selected References: Aarskog D. 1975. Association between maternal intake of diazepam and oral clefts. Lancet 2:921. Borgatta L, et al. 1997. Clinical significance of methohexital, meperidine, and diazepam in breast milk. J Clin Pharmacol 37:186-92. Brandlistuen R, et al. 2017. Association of prenatal exposure to benzodiazepines and child internalizing problems: A sibling-controlled cohort study. PLoS ONE 12(7):e0181042. Calderon-Margalit R, et al. 2009. Risk of preterm delivery …
Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
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 review …
