Selected References: Babuna Kobaner G, Polat Ekinci A. 2020. Infliximab for the treatment of recalcitrant generalized pustular psoriasis of pregnancy: Report of a challenging case. Dermatologic Therapy. 33(4): e13571 Bröms G, et al. 2020. Anti-TNF treatment during pregnancy and birth outcomes: A population-based study from Denmark, Finland, and Sweden. Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 29(3):316-327. Beaulieu DB, et al. 2018. Use of biologic therapy by pregnant women with inflammatory bowel …
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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.
Tildrakizumab (Ilumya®)
Selected References: English language version of Summary of Product Characteristics for Ilumetri (tildrakizumab) Accessed: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/human/EPAR/ilumetri#product-information-section. Gisondi P, et al. 2022. Italian adaptation of EuroGuiDerm guideline on the systemic treatment of chronic plaque psoriasis. Ital J Dermatol Venerol. 157(Suppl. 1 to No. 1):1-78. Haycraft K, , et al. 2020. Outcomes of pregnancies from the tildrakizumab phase I–III clinical …
Thalidomide
Selected References Brooks C, et al. 1977. Linear growth of children with limb deformities following exposure to thalidomide in utero. Acta Paediatr Scan 66:673-675. Castilla E, et al. 1996. Thalidomide, a current teratogen in South America. Teratology 54:273-277. Gao S, et al. 2020. Recent advances in the molecular mechanism of thalidomide teratogenicity. Biomed Pharmacother. ;127:110114. doi: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110114. Epub 2020 Apr 15. Gollop T, et al. 1987. Prenatal …
Quetiapine (Seroquel®)
Selected References: Cohen LS, et al. 2018. Risk of major malformations in infants following first trimester exposure to quetiapine. Am J Psychiatry, 175:1225–1231. Damkier P, & Videbech P. 2018. The safety of second‐generation antipsychotics during pregnancy: a clinically focused review. CNS Drugs, 32:351– 366. Ennis ZN., & Damkier P. 2015. Pregnancy exposure to olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, aripiprazole and risk of congenital malformations. A systematic review. Basic …
Laxatives
Selected References Acs N, et al. 2009. Senna treatment in pregnant women and congenital abnormalities in their offspring- a population-based case-control study. Reproductive Toxicology Jul 28(1):100-104. Avery GS, et al. 1972. Lactulose: a review of its therapeutic and pharmacologic properties with particular reference to ammonia metabolism and its mode of action in portal systemic encephalopathy. Drugs 4:7-48. Baldwin WF. 1963. Clinical study of senna administration to nursing …

