Selected References: Almgren M, et al. 2009. Population-based study of antiepileptic drug exposure in utero--influence on head circumference in newborns. Seizure, 18(10):672-5. Arfman IJ, et al. 2020. Therapeutic drug monitoring of antiepileptic drugs in women with epilepsy before, during, and after pregnancy. Clin Pharmacokinet, 59(4):427-445. Asranna A, et al. 2018. Do anti-epileptic drug modifications after first trimester of pregnancy influence fetal malformation or cognitive …
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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.
Depression
Selected References: Anderson CA, Lieser C. 2015. Prenatal depression: Early intervention. Nurse Pract; 40(7):38-46. Bennett HA, et al. 2004. Depression during Pregnancy. Clin Drug Invest; 24 (3): 157-179. Bennett HA, et al. 2004. Prevalence of Depression during Pregnancy: Systematic Review. Obstet Gynecol; 103: 698-709 Berard A, et al. 2017. Antidepressant use during pregnancy and the risk of major congenital malformation in a cohort of depressed pregnant women: an updated …
Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy (NVP)
Selected References: Abramowitz, et al. 2017. Treatment options for hyperemesis gravidarum. Arch Womens Ment Health. 20(3): 363–372. American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG). 2018. Practice Bulletin No. 189 on NVP. Obstet Gynecol. 131(1):15-30. Anderka M, et al. 2012. Medications used to treat nausea and vomiting of pregnancy and the risk of selected birth defects. Birth Defects Res A Clin Mol Teratol; 94(1):22-30. Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics …
Naproxen
Selected References: Alano MA, et al. 2001. Analysis of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in meconium and its relation to persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn. Pediatrics, 107:519-523. Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. (n.d.). NSAIDs may cause rare kidney problems in unborn babies. Retrieved October 16, 2020, from …
Listeria Infection (listeriosis)
Selected References: Ahmadi A, et al. 2022. Prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes infection in women with spontaneous abortion, normal delivery, fertile and infertile. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 22(974):1-6. Awofiasayo A, et al. 2015. Pregnancy-associated listeriosis in England and Wales. Epidmiol Infect, 143:249-256. Bortolussi R, Mailman TL. Listeriosis. 2006. Remington JS, Klein JO, editors. Infectious diseases of the fetus and newborn infant. 6th ed. W.B. Saunders Company, p. …
