Selected References: Berle JO, et al. 2004. Breastfeeding during maternal antidepressant treatment with serotonin reuptake inhibitors: infant exposure, clinical symptoms, and cytochrome P450 genotypes. J Clin Psychiatry 65:1228-34. PMID: 15367050 Brunel P, et al. 1994. [Follow-up of 151 pregnant women exposed to antidepressant treatment (MAOI excluded) during organogenesis.] Therapie 49:117-122. Eggermont E. 1973. Withdrawal symptoms in neonate associated with maternal imipramine therapy. …
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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.
Coronaviruses
Selected References Alfaraj SH, et al. 2019. Middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection during pregnancy: report of two cases & review of the literature. J Microbiol Immunol Infect 52(3):501-503. Alserehi H, et al. 2016. Impact of middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) on pregnancy and perinatal outcome. BMC Infect Dis 16:105. Assiri A, et al. 2016. Middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus infection during pregnancy: a report of 5 cases …
Antimalarial Medication
Selected References Andrejko KL, et al. 2019. The safety of atovaquone-proguanil for the prevention and treatment of malaria in pregnancy: A systemic review. Travel Med Infect Dis. 27:20-26. 2020. Antimalarial recommendations. https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2020/preparing-international-travelers/yellow-fever-vaccine-and-malaria-prophylaxis-information-by-country 2018. Malaria and breastfeeding. …
Benzodiazepine
Selected References: Ban L, West J, Gibson JE, et al. First trimester exposure to anxiolytic and hypnotic drugs and the risks of major congenital anomalies: a United Kingdom population-based cohort study. PLoS ONE. 2014;9(6):e100996. Barry WS, et al. SM. 1987. Exposure to benzodiazepines in utero. Lancet 1:1436-37. Bellantuono C, Tofani S, Di sciascio G, Santone G. Benzodiazepine exposure in pregnancy and risk of major malformations: a critical overview. Gen Hosp Psychiatry. …
