Selected References: Andrade C. 2021. Major congenital malformations associated with exposure to second-generation antipsychotic drugs during pregnancy. J Clin Psychiatry 82:5. Bellet F. et al. 2015. Exposure to aripiprazole during embryogenesis: a prospective multicenter cohort study. Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety 24:368-380. Bonari L, et al. 2004. Perinatal Risks of Untreated Depression During Pregnancy. Can J Psychiatry. 49(11):726-735. Cuomo A, et al. Aripiprazole use …
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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.
Topical Acne Treatments
Selected References: Akhavan A & Bershad S. 2003. Topical acne drugs: review of clinical properties, systemic exposure, and safety. Am J Clin Dermatol 4(7): 473-492. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), Skin Conditions During Pregnancy, 2022, https://www.acog.org/patient-resources/faqs/pregnancy/skin-conditions-during-pregnancy Andersen FA. 1998, Final report on the safety assessment of glycolic acid, ammonium, calcium, potassium, and sodium glycolates, …
Adalimumab (Humira®)
Selected References: Akiyama S, et al. 2023. Pregnancy and medications for inflammatory bowel disease: An updated narrative review. World Journal of Clinical Cases, 11(8): 1730. Ben-Horin S, et al. 2010. Adalimumab level in breast milk of a nursing mother. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol;8:475-6. Burmester GR, et al. 2017. Adalimumab long-term safety: infections, vaccination response and pregnancy outcomes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis. 76(2):414-417. Bröms G, et …
Zinc
Selected References: Adams JB, et al. 2021. Evidence-Based Recommendations for an Optimal Prenatal Supplement for Women in the U.S., Part Two: Minerals. Nutrients; 13(6):1849. Apgar J. 1985. Zinc and reproduction. Ann Rev Nutr; 5:43-68. Aumeistere L, et al. 2018. Zinc Content in Breast Milk and Its Association with Maternal Diet. Nutrients. 10(10):1438. Bower C, et al. 1992. Maternal hair zinc and neural tube defects: no evidence of an association from a case-control study in …
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV)
Selected References: Bokun V, et al. 2019. Respiratory Syncytial Virus Exhibits Differential Tropism for Distinct Human Placental Cell Types with Hofbauer Cells Acting as a Permissive Reservoir for Infection. PloS One; 14(12):e0225767. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 08/2023. Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) web page: https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/index.html [Accessed 8/2023]. Chu HY, et al. 2016. Clinical Presentation and Birth Outcomes Associated with …
