Selected References: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). 2018. Committee Opinion No. 753: Assessment and Treatment of Pregnant Women with Suspected or Confirmed Influenza. Obstet Gyn. 132(4):e169-e173. Andrade C. 2017. Ketamine for Depression, 2: Diagnostic and Contextual Indications. J Clin Psychiatry. 78(5):e555-e558. Bai X, et al. 2013. Ketamine enhances human neural stem cell proliferation and induces neuronal apoptosis via reactive oxygen …
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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.
Ofatumumab (Kesimpta®, Arzerra®)
Selected References: Dobson R, et al. 2023. Anti-CD20 therapies in pregnancy and breast feeding: A review and ABN guidelines. Pract Neurol; 23(1):6-14. Hauser SL, et al. 2022. Safety experience with continued exposure to ofatumumab in patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis for up to 3.5?years. Mult Scler. 2022 Sep;28(10):1576-1590. Hellwig K, et al. 2022. Pregnancy outcomes in patients with multiple sclerosis following exposure to ofatumumab (P4-4.007). Neurology. …
Quetiapine (Seroquel®)
Selected References: Cohen LS, et al. 2018. Risk of major malformations in infants following first trimester exposure to quetiapine. Am J Psychiatry, 175:1225–1231. Damkier P, & Videbech P. 2018. The safety of second‐generation antipsychotics during pregnancy: a clinically focused review. CNS Drugs, 32:351– 366. Ennis ZN., & Damkier P. 2015. Pregnancy exposure to olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, aripiprazole and risk of congenital malformations. A systematic review. Basic …
Laxatives
Selected References Acs N, et al. 2009. Senna treatment in pregnant women and congenital abnormalities in their offspring- a population-based case-control study. Reproductive Toxicology Jul 28(1):100-104. Avery GS, et al. 1972. Lactulose: a review of its therapeutic and pharmacologic properties with particular reference to ammonia metabolism and its mode of action in portal systemic encephalopathy. Drugs 4:7-48. Baldwin WF. 1963. Clinical study of senna administration to nursing …
Azathioprine/6-mercaptopurine
Selected References: Akbari M, et al. 2013. Systematic review and meta-analysis on the effects of thiopurines on birth outcomes from female and male patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Inflamm Bowel Dis 19(1):15-22. Alami Z, et al. 2018. Pregnancy outcome following in utero exposure to azathioprine: a French comparative observational study. Therapie 73(3):199-207. Casanova MJ, et al. 2013. Safety of thiopurines and anti-TNF-alpha drugs during pregnancy in patients with …
