Selected References: Chu S, et al. 2015. Periconceptional and Gestational Exposure to Antibiotics and Childhood Asthma. PLoS One 10(10):e0140443 Crider KS, et al. 2009. Antibacterial medication use during pregnancy and risk of birth defects: National Birth Defects Prevention Study. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 163(11):978-985. Czeizel AE, et al. 1999. A population-based case-control teratological study of three parenteral penicillins G. Congenital Anomalies 39:117-126. Dencker BB, 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.
Mold
Selected References: Agache I, et al. 2010. Risk factors and asthma phenotypes in children and adults with seasonal allergic rhinitis. Phys Sportsmed 38(4):81-86. Cao S, et al. 2020. Changes in children’s asthma prevalence over two decades in Lanzhou: effects of socioeconomic, parental and household factors. J Thorac Dis 12(10):6365-6378. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2020. General Information about Mold. Available from URL: …
Multiple Sclerosis
Selected References: Alhomoud MA, et al. The Potential Preventive Effect of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding on Multiple Sclerosis. Eur Neurol. 2021;84(2):71-84. Amato MP and Portaccio E. 2015. Fertility, pregnancy and childbirth in patients with multiple sclerosis: impact of disease-modifying drugs. CNS Drugs. 29(3): 207-20. Andersen JB, et al. Pregnancy-Related and Perinatal Outcomes in Women With Multiple Sclerosis: A Nationwide Danish Cross-sectional Study. Neurol Clin Pract. 2021 …
Misoprostol (Cytotec®)
Selected References: Abdel-Aleem H, et al. 2003. The pharmacokinetics of the prostaglandin E1 analogue misoprostol in plasma and colostrum after postpartum oral administration. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol; 108(1):25-8. Abdelshafy A, et al. 2019. Sublingual vs vaginal misoprostol for completion of first trimester missed abortion: a randomised controlled trial. Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care 12: 1-6. Ameri A, et al. 2024. Effect of misoprostol versus oxytocin on delivery …
Progesterone and Progestins
Selected References: Carmichael SL, et.al. 2005. Maternal progestin intake and risk of hypospadias. Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 159(10):957-962. Check JH, et al. 1986. The risk of fetal anomalies as a result of progesterone therapy during pregnancy. Fertil Steril, 45:575-577. Committee on Drugs. 2001. The transfer of drugs and other chemicals into human milk. Pediatrics, 108(3):776-789. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ Committee on Practice …
