Selected References: Alwan S, et al. 2016. Safety of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in pregnancy: a review of current evidence. CNS Drugs, 30(6):499-515. Andersen JT, et al. 2014. Exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in early pregnancy and the risk of miscarriage. Obstet Gynecol, 124:655-661. Bandoli G, et al. 2020. Prenatal antidepressant use and risk of adverse neonatal outcomes. Pediatrics, 146(1):e20192493. Berard A, et al. 2017. Antidepressant use …
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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.
Azathioprine/6-mercaptopurine
Selected References: Akbari M, et al. 2013. Systematic review and meta-analysis on the effects of thiopurines on birth outcomes from female and male patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Inflamm Bowel Dis, 19(1):15-22. Alami Z, et al. 2018. Pregnancy outcome following in utero exposure to azathioprine: a French comparative observational study. Therapie, 73(3):199-207. Alshwairikh LA, Zeneb B. 2022. A 25-year-old Saudi woman with a 2-year history of antisynthetase syndrome with …
High Cholesterol
Selected References: Adank MC, et al. 2019. Is maternal lipid profile in early pregnancy associated with pregnancy complications and blood pressure in pregnancy and long term postpartum?.Obstet Gynecol; 221(2): 150-e1. Agarwala A, et al. 2024. Dyslipidemia management in women of reproductive potential: An Expert Clinical Consensus from the National Lipid Association. J Clin Lipidol; 18(5):e664-e684. Arias A, et al. 2022. Implications of High-Density Cholesterol Metabolism for …
Amitriptyline
Selected References: Breyer-Pfaff U, et al. 1995. Secretion of amitriptyline and metabolites into breast milk. The American Journal of Psychiatry; 152(5):812-813. Brixen-Rasmussen L, et al. 1982. Amitriptyline and nortriptyline excretion in human breast milk. Psychopharmacology; 76:94-95. Heinonen OP, et al. 1977. Birth Defect and Drugs in Pregnancy. Publishing Sciences Group Inc., Litteton, Mass. Huybrechts KF, et.al. 2014. Antidepressant use in pregnancy and the risk of …
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine (Flu Shot)
Selected References: American Academy of Pediatrics. 2025. Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2025–2026: Policy Statement. Pediatrics. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2025-073620. [Accessed 8/2025]. Becerra-Culqui TA, et al. 2022. Prenatal influenza vaccination or influenza infection and autism spectrum disorder in offspring. Clin Infect Dis; 75(7):1140-1148. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2025-2026. Information for the Flu …
