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 …
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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.
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 …
Nortriptyline (Aventyl®)
Selected References: Berle JO, et al. 2004. Breastfeeding during maternal antidepressant treatment with serotonin reuptake inhibitors: infant exposure, clinical symptoms, and cytochrome P450 genotypes. J Clin Psychiatry 65:1228-34. PMID: 15367050 Briggs G, et al. 2022. Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation: Wolters Kluwer; 12th edition: 950-951 Brunel P, et al. 1994. [Follow-up of 151 pregnant women exposed to antidepressant treatment (MAOI excluded) during organogenesis.] Therapie …
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 …
