Selected References: Abramowitz A, et al. 2017. Treatment options for hyperemesis gravidarum. Arch Womens Ment Health. 20(3): 363–372. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). 2018. ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 189: Nausea and vomiting on pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol. 131(1):e15-e30. Anderka M, et al. 2012. Medications used to treat nausea and vomiting of pregnancy and the risk of selected birth defects. Birth Defects Res A Clin Mol Teratol. 94(1):22-30. …
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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.
Hydrocodone
Selected References: Anderson PO, et al. 2007. Hydrocodone excretion into breast milk: the first two reported cases. Breastfeeding Medicine, 2(1):10-14. Azuine RE, et al, 2019. Prenatal risk factors and perinatal and postnatal outcomes associated with maternal opioid exposure in an urban, low-income, multiethnic US population. JAMA Network Open, 2(6); e196405-196405. Broussard CS, et al, 2011. Maternal treatment with opioid analgesics and risk for birth …
Listeria Infection (listeriosis)
Selected References: Ahmadi A, et al. 2022. Prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes infection in women with spontaneous abortion, normal delivery, fertile and infertile. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 22(1):974. Ahmed S, et al. 2024. Listeriosis Infection in Pregnancy: A Case Series. Cureus; 16(11):e74135. Awofiasayo A, et al. 2015. Pregnancy-associated listeriosis in England and Wales. Epidemiol Infect. 143(2):249-256. Basri NI.2024.Listeriosis in pregnancy: a challenge in …
Miconazole
Selected References: Bender EA, et al. 2021. Treatment methods for vulvovaginal candidiasis in pregnancy. J Mycol Med. 31(3):101138. 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 Gynecol. 198:191-193. Czeizel AE, et al. 2004. Population-based case-control teratologic study of topical …
Clotrimazole
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 Gynecol. 198:191-193. Cervi VF, et al. 2022. A novel nanotechnological mucoadhesive and fast-dissolving film for vaginal delivery of clotrimazole: design, characterization, and in vitro antifungal action. Drug …
