Selected References: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 2021. ACOG Practice Bulletin no 230: Obesity in Pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol.137(6),p e128–e144 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 2013. ACOG Committee opinion no. 548: Weight Gain During Pregnancy. Available at: https://www.acog.org/-/media/Committee-Opinions/Committee-on-Obstetric-Practice/co548.pdf?dmc=1&ts=20180102T2046334047 Amiri and Ramezani Tehrani F. 2020. Potential Adverse Effects …
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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.
Oxycodone
Selected references: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). 2017. Reaffirmed October 2021. Committee Opinion No. 711: Opioid use and opioid use disorder in pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol, 130:e81-e94. Beauchamp GA, et al. 2019. Exposures through breast milk: an analysis of exposure and information calls to U.S. Poison Centers, 2001-2017. Breastfeed Med, 14(7):508-512. Brogly SB, et al. 2021. Prenatal opioid analgesics and the risk of adverse birth outcomes. …
Topical Acne Treatments
Selected References: Akhavan A & Bershad S. 2003. Topical acne drugs: review of clinical properties, systemic exposure, and safety. Am J Clin Dermatol 4(7): 473-492. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), Skin Conditions During Pregnancy, 2022, https://www.acog.org/patient-resources/faqs/pregnancy/skin-conditions-during-pregnancy Andersen FA. 1998, Final report on the safety assessment of glycolic acid, ammonium, calcium, potassium, and sodium glycolates, …
Vilazodone (Viibryd®)
Selected References: Citrome L. 2012. Vilazodone for major depressive disorder: a systematic review of the efficacy and safety profile for this newly approved antidepressant - what is the number needed to treat, number needed to harm and likelihood to be helped or harmed? Int J Clin Pract, 66(4):356-368. Dodd S, et al. 2011. A consensus statement for safety monitoring guidelines of treatments for major depressive disorder. Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 45(9):712-725. Morrison CM. 2014. …
Stress
Selected References American Psychological Association. 2013. Stress and eating. [accessed 7/2023]. Available from URL https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2013/eating. Bergeron J, et al. 2023. Maternal stress during pregnancy and gestational duration: A cohort study from the Danish National Birth Cohort. Paediatr Perinat Epidemoil. 37(1):45-56. Carmichael SL, et al. 2007. Maternal stressful life events and risks of birth defects. Epidemiology 2007;18:356-61. Centers for …
