Selected References: Actemra Prescribing Information. 2022. Available online at: https://www.gene.com/download/pdf/actemra_prescribing.pdf [Accessed December 2023]. Dalkilic E, et al. 2019. A successful pregnancy in a patient with Takayasu's arteritis under tocilizumab treatment: A longitudinal case study. Int J Rheum Dis 22(10)L 1941-1944 Dernoncourt A, et al. 2023. Fetal and neonatal adverse drug reactions associated with biologics taken during pregnancy by women with autoimmune …
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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.
Fifth Disease (erythema infectiosum)
Selected References: Anderson LG. 1990. Human parvovirus B19. Pediatric Annuals 1990 19(9):509-513. Bascietto F, et al. 2018. Outcomes associated with fetal parvovirus B19 infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2018 Nov;52(5):569-576. Bizjak G, et. al. 2009, Acute infection with parvovirus B19 in early pregnancy. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol, 34: 234–235. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2023. Parvovirus B19 and Pregnancy …
Venlafaxine (Effexor®)
Selected References: Anderson, K. N., Lind, J. N., Simeone, R. M., Bobo, W. V., Mitchell, A. A., Riehle-Colarusso, T., Polen, K. N., & Reefhuis, J. (2020). Maternal Use of Specific Antidepressant Medications During Early Pregnancy and the Risk of Selected Birth Defects. JAMA psychiatry, 77(12), 1246–1255. Bellantuono C, et al. 2015. The safety of serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) in pregnancy and breastfeeding: a comprehensive review. Hum Psychopharmacol. …
Clotrimazole
Selected References: Butler DC, et al. 2014. Safety of dermatologic medications in pregnancy and lactation: Part II. Lactation. J Am Acad Dermatol, 70(3):417 e1-10. Carter TC, et al. 2008. Antifungal drugs and the risk of selected birth defects. Am J Obstet Gyn, 198:191- 193. Daniel S, et al. 2018. Vaginal antimycotics and the risk for spontaneous abortions. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 218(6):601.e1-601.e7. Giavini E, Menegola E. 2010. Are azole fungicides a teratogenic risk for human …
Buspirone (Buspar®)
Selected References: Brent B, Wisner K. 1998. Fluoxetine and carbamazepine concentrations in a nursing mother/infant pair. Clin Pediatr; 37:41-4. Burdine J, Luedtke S. 2021. Serotonin Toxicity Versus Withdrawal: Clonidine One Size Fits All? The journal of pediatric pharmacology and therapeutics: JPPT: the official journal of PPAG ;26(5):502-17. Freeman MP, et al. 2022. Pregnancy outcomes after first-trimester exposure to buspirone: prospective longitudinal outcomes from the MGH …
