Selected References: Baard J, et al. 2020. The effect of beta-blockers on foetal birth weight in pregnancies in women with structural heart disease: a prospective cohort study. Cardiovasc J Afr 31(3):136-141. Bateman BT, et al. 2016. Late pregnancy β blocker exposure and risks of neonatal hypoglycemia and bradycardia. Pediatrics 138(3):e20160731. Davis RL, et al. 2011. Risks of congenital malformations and perinatal events among infants exposed to calcium channel and beta-blockers …
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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.
Carbamazepine
Selected References: Antonucci R, et al. 2018. Maternal carbamazepine therapy and unusual adverse effects in a breastfed infant. Breastfeed Med 13(2):155-157. Baker GA, et al. 2015. IQ at 6 years after in utero exposure to antiepileptic drugs: a controlled cohort study. Neurology 84(4):382-90. Bech BH, et al. 2014. Use of antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy and risk of spontaneous abortion and stillbirth: population based cohort study. BMJ 349:g5159 Blotiere PO. et al. 2020. Risk …
Enzyme Replacement Therapy for Treatment of Gaucher Disease
Selected References: Aporta RR, et al. 1998. Alglucerase enzyme replacement therapy used safely and effectively throughout the whole pregnancy of a Gaucher disease patient. Haematologica. 83:852-3. Amory, JK, et al. 2007. Miglustat has no apparent effect on spermatogenesis in normal men. Human Reproduction, 22(3), 702–707. Dornelles AD, et al. 2014. Breastfeeding in Gaucher disease: is enzyme replacement therapy safe? Clin Ther.36:990-1. Elstein Y, et al. 2004. Pregnancies in …
Nortriptyline (Aventyl®, Pamelor®)
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. …
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 …
