Selected References: Abolhassani N. 2023. Major malformations risk following early pregnancy exposure to metformin: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open Diab Res Care: 11(1). Brand KM. 2022. Metformin in pregnancy and risk of adverse long-term outcomes: a register-based cohort study. BMJ Open Diab Res Care 10(1): e002363. Brand KM. 2022. Metformin in pregnancy and risk of abnormal growth outcomes at birth: a register-based cohort study. BMJ Open Diab Res Care: 10(6), …
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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.
Labetalol
Selected References: Bateman BT, et al. 2016. Late pregnancy β Blocker exposure and risks of neonatal hypoglycemia and bradycardia. Pediatrics; 138(3). Pii: e20160731. Beau A-B, et al. 2014. Safety of oseltamivir during pregnancy: a comparative study using the EFEMERIS database. BJOG. 121(7):895-900. Caton AR, et al. 2009. Antihypertensive medication use during pregnancy and the risk of cardiovascular malformations. Hypertension; 54(1):63-70. Chan WS, et al. 2010. Neurocognitive …
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine (Adderall®)
Selected References: Anderson KN et al. 2020. ADHD medication use during pregnancy and risk for selected birth defects: National Birth Defects Prevention Study, 1998-2011. J Atten Dis. 24(3):479-489 Bang Madsen K et al. 2023. In utero exposure to ADHD medication and long-term offspring outcomes. Mol Psychiatry 28(4):1739-1746. Cohen JM et al. 2017. Placental complications associated with psychostimulant use in pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol. 130(6):1192-201. Eriksson M et al. 1981. …
Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Depo Provera®)
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 …
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 …
