Selected References Buckley JD, et al. 2000. Pesticide exposures in children with non- Hodgkin lymphoma. Cancer 89(11):2315-21. Carmichael SL, et al. 2016. Residential agricultural pesticide exposures and risks of selected birth defects among offspring in the San Joaquin Valley of California. Birth Defects Res A Clin Mol Teratol. 106(1):27-35. Contreras HR, et al. 1999. Morphological alterations in mouse testis by a single dose of malathion. J Exp Zool 284:355-9. Environmental …
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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.
Topiramate (Topamax®)
Selected References: Afrman, JJ, et al. 2020. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of Antiepileptic Drugs in Women with Epilepsy Before, During, and After Pregnancy. Clin Pharmacokinet. 59(4):427-45 Alsaad AMS, et al. 2015. First trimester exposure to topiramate and the risk of oral clefts in the offspring: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Reprod Toxicol 53: 45-50. Blotière PO, et al. 2020. Risk of early neurodevelopmental outcomes associated with prenatal exposure to the antiepileptic …
Buproprion (Wellbutrin®)
Selected References: Alwan S, et al. 2010. Maternal use of bupropion and risk of congenital heart defects. Am J Obstet Gynecol 203(1):52.e1-6. Anderson KN, et al 2020. Maternal use of specific antidepressants during early pregnancy and the risk of selected birth defects. JAMA Psychiatry; doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2020.2453. Baab S, et al. 2002. Serum bupropion levels in 2 breastfeeding mother-infant pairs. J Clin Psych 63:910-911. Chaudron LH, et al 2004. Bupropion and …
Lidocaine
Selected References: Abboud TK, et al. 1983. Lack of adverse neonatal neurobehavioral effects of lidocaine. Anesth Analg; 62:473-5. Abboud TK, et al. 1984. Continuous infusion epidural analgesia in parturients receiving bupivacaine, chloroprocaine, or lidocaine - maternal, fetal, and neonatal effects. Anesth Analg; 63:421-8. Actavis Pharma, Inc. 2019. Lidocaine and Prilocaine Cream Drug Label. Available at: …
Guanfacine (Intuniv®, Tenex®)
Selected References: Anderson PO. 2018. Treating hypertension during breastfeeding. LactMed Update 12(2):95-96. Kittel-Schneider S, et al. 2021. Parental ADHD in pregnancy and the postpartum period –A systematic review. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Rev 124;63-77. Ornoy A. 2018. Pharmacological treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder during pregnancy and lactation. Pharm Res 35(3):46. Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. 2018. Guanfacine hydrochloride. Product labeling. …
