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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.
Olanzapine (Zyprexa®)
Selected References: Ambresin G, et al. 2004. Olanzapine excretion into breast milk: a case report. J Clin Psychopharmacol; 24(1):93-5. Aydin B, et al. 2015. Olanzapine and quetiapine use during breastfeeding: Excretion into breast milk and safe breastfeeding strategy. J Clin Psychopharmacol; 35:206-8. Betcher HK, et. al 2020. Psychotropic Treatment During Pregnancy: Research Synthesis and Clinical Care Principles. J Womens Health 29(3):310-318. Brunner E, et al. 2013. Olanzapine …
Pseudoephedrine
Selected References: Aljazaf K, et al. 2003. Pseudoephedrine: effects on milk production in women and estimation of infant exposure via breastmilk. Br J Clin Pharmacol 56(1):18- 24. Anastasio GD, et al. 1992. Fetal tachycardia associated with maternal use of pseudoephedrine, an over-the-counter oral decongestant. J Am Board Fam Pract 5(5):527-8. Eglash A. 2014. Treatment of maternal hypergalactia. Breastfeed Med. 9:423-5. Findlay JW, et al. 1984. Pseudoephedrine and triprolidine in …
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Selected References American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). 2017. Committee Opinion No. 723. Guidelines for diagnostic imaging during pregnancy and lactation. Obstet Gynecol, 130(4):933-934. American College of Radiology. 2020.ACR Manual on MR Safety. [PDF file]. Retrieved from https://www.acr.org/-/media/ACR/Files/Radiology-Safety/MR-Safety/Manual-on-MR-Safety.pdf. Chartier AL, et al. 2019. The safety of maternal and fetal MRI at 3 T. American Journal of …
Mycophenolate (Cellcept®)
Selected References Abdulaziz HM, et al. 2021. Fetal proximal and distal limb anomalies following exposure to mycophenolate mofetil during pregnancy: A case report and review of the literature. Lupus 30(9):1522-1525. Alsebayel MM, et al. 2018. Congenital esophageal atresia and microtia in a newborn secondary to mycophenolate mofeil exposure during pregnancy: A case report and review of the literature. Am J Case Rep 3(19):523-526. Boyle S, et al. 2021.Pregnancy following heart …
