Selected References: Auyeung-Kima DJ, et al. 2009. Developmental and peripostnatal study in cynomolgus monkeys with belimumab, a monoclonal antibody directed against B-lymphocyte stimulator. Reproductive Toxicology, 28:443-455. Beaulieu DB, et al. 2018. Use of biologic therapy by pregnant women with inflammatory bowel disease does not affect infant response to vaccines. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, 16(1):99–105. Benlysta® Prescribing Information. 2023. Available online at …
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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.
Group A Strep Infections
Selected References: Ching, NS, et al. 2019. Prospective surveillance of pediatric invasive group A streptococcus infection. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc 8:46-52. Hamilton SM, et al. 2013. Pregnancy-Related Group A Streptococcal Infections: Temporal Relationships Between Bacterial Acquisition, Infection Onset, Clinical Findings, and Outcome. Clin Infect Dis 57(6): 870-876. Harris K, et al. 2023. Outcomes and management of pregnancy and puerperal group A streptococcal infections: A …
Bimekizumab (Bimzelx®)
Selected References: No authors listed. 2024. Bimekizumab (Bimzelx) for psoriasis. Med Lett Drugs Ther. 22;66(1694):11-13. Product Information: BIMZELX(R) subcutaneous injection, bimekizumab subcutaneous injection. UCB Inc (per FDA), Smyrna, GA, 2023. https://www.bimzelx.com/prescribing-information.pdf. …
Group B Strep (GBS) Infections
Selected References: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). 2019. ACOG Committee Opinion, number 782. Prevention of Group B Streptococcal early-onset disease in newborns: 2019. Obstet Gynecol, 134(1):e19-e40. Bae GE, et al. 2016. Acute placental villitis as evidence of fetal sepsis: an autopsy case report. Pediatr Dev Pathol 19(2): 165-168. Cape A, et al. 2013. Peripartum bacteremia in the era of group B streptococcus prophylaxis. Obstet Gynecol. …
Azelastine (Astelin®, Optivar®)
Selected References: Ito S, et al. 1993. Prospective follow-up of adverse reactions in breast-fed infants exposed to maternal medication. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 168:1393-9. Messinis IE, et al. 1985. Histamine H1 receptor participation in the control of prolactin secretion in postpartum. J Endocrinol Invest. 8:143-6. Pontiroli AE, et al. 1981. The effect of histamine and H1 and H2 receptors on prolactin and luteinizing hormone release in humans: sex differences and the role of stress. J …
