Selected References: Baheiraei A, et al. 2001. Effects of progestogen-only contraceptives on breast-feeding and infant growth Int J Gynaecol Obstet, 74; 203–205 Borgatta L, et al. 2002. Pregnancies diagnosed during Depo- Provera use. Contraception. Sep;66(3):169-72. Callahan R et al. 2015. Ectopic pregnancy with use of progestin-only injectables and contraceptive implants: A systemic review. Contraception 92(6):514-22. Dahlberg K. 1982. Some effects of depotmedroxyprogesterone …
The Baby Blog
About Our Baby Blog
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.
OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox®)
Selected References: Bodkin CL, et al. 2005. OnabotulinumtoxinA therapy during pregnancy. Mov Disord 20(8): 1081-1082. Briggs J, et al. 2005. Drugs in pregnancy and lactation, 7th 174-175. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins: Philadelphia. Brin MF, et al. 2016. Pregnancy outcomes following exposure to onabotulinumtoxinA. Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety. 25: 179–187. Brin, MF, et al 2023. Pregnancy outcomes in patients exposed to onabotulinumtoxinA treatment. Neurology. 101: …
Duloxetine (Cymbalta®)
Selected References Ankarfeldt MZ, et al. 2021. Exposure to duloxetine during pregnancy and risk of congenital malformations and stillbirth: A nationwide cohort study in Denmark and Sweden. PLOS Medicine, 18(11):e1003851. Ankarfeldt MZ, et al. 2023. Duloxetine exposure during pregnancy and the risk of offspring being born small for gestational age or prematurely: A nationwide Danish and Sweden safety study. Drugs Real World Outcomes, 10(1):69-81. Bellantuono C, et al. 2015. The …
Gaucher Disease
Selected References: Bodamer OA, et al. 2010. Laboratory and genetic evaluation of Gaucher disease. Wien Med Wochenschr; 160(23-24):600-4. PMID: 20714811 DOI: 10.1007/s10354-010-0814-1 Cox TM, et al. 2008. Management of non-neuronopathic Gaucher disease with special reference to pregnancy, splenectomy, bisphonate therapy, use of biomarkers, and bone disease monitoring. J Inherit Metab Dis. 31:319-336. Dornelles AD, et al. 2014. Breastfeeding in Gaucher disease: is enzyme replacement …
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine
Selected References: ACOG Committee Opinion No. 718: Update on immunization and pregnancy: tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccination. 2017. Obstet Gynecol, 130(3):668-669. American Academy of Pediatrics. Committee on Infectious Diseases. “Red Book”: Report on the Committee on Infectious Diseases.” Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics 2021. Arora M, el al. 2021. Vaccines - safety in pregnancy. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 76:23-40. Baxter R, et al. …
