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. Czeizel AE, et al. 2004. Population-based case-control teratologic study of topical miconazole. Congenit Anom, 44:41-45. Daniel S, et al. 2018. Vaginal antimycotics and the risk for spontaneous abortions. Am J …
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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.
Metoclopramide
Selected References Allen RW. 2012. Metoclopramide--a safe anti-emetic? [letter] S Afr Med J; 77: 219, 1990. Anderka M, et al. 2012. Medications used to treat nausea and vomiting of pregnancy and the risk of selected birth defects. Birth Defects Res (Part A); 94:22-30. Andersen AN, Tabor A. 1982. Prl, TSH, GH and LH responses to metoclopramide and breastfeeding in normal and hyperprolactinaemic women. Acta Endocrinol (Copenh); 100:177-83. Balikci A, Balibey H. 2012. [Postpartum …
Self-tanners, Tanning Pills, Tanning Booths
Selected References: American Academy of Dermatology. Indoor tanning. Available at https://www.aad.org/media/stats/prevention-and-care Bareford D, Cumberbatch M, Derrick Tovey L. 1984. Plasma discolouration due to sun-tanning aids. Vox Sanguinis, 46(3):180-182. Beaulieu RA, et al. 2013. Canthaxanthin retinopathy with visual loss: A case report and review. Case Rep Ophthalmol Med, Article ID 40901. European Commission. 2010. Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety. Opinion on …
Fluconazole (Diflucan®)
Selected References: Aleck KA & Bartley DL. 1997. Multiple malformation syndrome following fluconazole use in pregnancy: report of an additional patient. Am J Med Genet 72:253-6. Alsaad AM, et al. 2015. Exposure to fluconazole and risk of congenital malformations in the offspring: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Reprod Toxicol 52: 78-82. Bérard A, et al. 2019. Associations between low- and high-dose oral fluconazole and pregnancy outcomes: 3 nested case-control studies. …
Herbal Products and Pregnancy
Selected References: Amer MR, et al. 2015. Safety of Popular Herbal Supplements in Lactating Women. J Hum Lact. 31(3):348-53. Ashar B H and Rowland-Seymour A. 2008, Advising Patients Who Use Dietary Supplements. Am J Med 121(2):91-7. Ciganda C and Laborde A. 2003, Herbal infusions used for induced abortion. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 41(3):235-239. Dante G et al. 2013, Herb remedies during pregnancy: a systematic review of controlled clinical trials. J Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Med …
