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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.
Mumps
Selected References: Anderson OW. 1977. Mumps mastitis. J Pediatr; 91(4):687. Beard CM, et al. 1977. The incidence and outcome of mumps orchitis in Rochester, Minnesota, 1935 to 1974. Mayo Clin Proc; 52(1):3-7. Casella R, et al. 1997. Mumps orchitis: report of a mini-epidemic. J Urol; 158(6):2158-61. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 2025. Mumps. Available at https://www.cdc.gov/mumps/about/index.html. [Last accessed May 2026]. CDC. 2008. Updated …
Levonorgestrel (Plan B One-Step®)
Selected References: Carvajal A, et al. 2015. Emergency contraceptive pill safety profile. Comparison of the results of a follow-up study to those coming from spontaneous reporting. Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety; 24(1): 93–97. De Santis M, et al. 2005. Failure of the emergency contraceptive levonorgestrel and the risk of adverse effects in pregnancy and on fetal development: an observational cohort study. Fertility and Sterility; 84(2):296–299. Endler M, et al. 2022. Effect …
Reproductive Hazards of the Workplace Tips for Job Safety
Selected References: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). 2018. ACOG Committee Opinion No. 733: Employment Considerations During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period. Obstet Gynecol; 131(4):e115-e123, reaffirmed 2023. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 2025. Breastfeeding and special circumstances- occupational exposures. Available at URL: https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/hcp/exposures/occupational.html [Last accessed May …
Methylmercury in Fish
Selected References: Al-Saleh I, et al. 2020. Effects of early and recent mercury and lead exposure on the neurodevelopment of children with elevated mercury and/or developmental delays during lactation: A follow-up study. Int J Hyg Environ Health 230:113629. Ashrap P, et al. 2020. Maternal blood and metalloid concentrations in association with birth outcomes in Northern Puerto Rico. Environ Int 138:105606. Buck Louis GM, et al. 2017. Low-level environmental metals and metalloids …
