Selected References: ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists). 2017. Opioid Use and Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy. Available at: https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2017/08/opioid-use-and-opioid-use-disorder-in-pregnancy. [Accessed 7/2023]. Badhad RKS & Gittins R. 2021. Precision dosing of methadone during pregnancy: a pharmacokinetics virtual clinical trials study. J Subst Abuse Treat, 130:108521. Bakhireva LN, et al. …
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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.
Aripiprazole (Abilify®, Aristada®)
Selected References: Andrade C. 2021. Major congenital malformations associated with exposure to second-generation antipsychotic drugs during pregnancy. J Clin Psychiatry 82:5. Bellet F, et al. 2015. Exposure to aripiprazole during embryogenesis: a prospective multicenter cohort study. Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety 24:368-380. Bonari L, et al. 2004. Perinatal risks of untreated depression during pregnancy. Can J Psychiatry. 49(11):726-735. Cuomo A, et al. 2018. …
Adalimumab (Humira®)
Selected References: Akiyama S, et al. 2023. Pregnancy and medications for inflammatory bowel disease: An updated narrative review. World Journal of Clinical Cases, 11(8): 1730. Ben-Horin S, et al. 2010. Adalimumab level in breast milk of a nursing mother. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol;8:475-6. Burmester GR, et al. 2017. Adalimumab long-term safety: infections, vaccination response and pregnancy outcomes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis. 76(2):414-417. …
Topiramate (Topamax®)
Selected References: Afrman JJ, et al. 2020. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of Antiepileptic Drugs in Women with Epilepsy Before, During, and After Pregnancy. Clin Pharmacokinet, 59(4):427-445. Alsaad AMS, et al. 2015. First trimester exposure to topiramate and the risk of oral clefts in the offspring: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Reprod Toxicol, 53:45-50. Blotière PO, et al. 2020. Risk of early neurodevelopmental outcomes associated with prenatal exposure to the …
Sumatriptan
Selected References: Amundsen S, et al. 2015. Pharmacological treatment of migraine during pregnancy and breastfeeding; Nat. Reviews Neurol. 11(4): 209-215. Bandoli G, et al. 2020. Migraines During Pregnancy and the Risk of Maternal Stroke. JAMA Neurol. 77(9):1177-79. Bánhidy F, et al. 2006. Maternal severe migraine and risk of congenital limb deficiencies. Birth Defects Res a Clin Mol Teratol. 76(8):592-601. Conijn M, et al. 2024. Breastfeeding-related adverse drug reactions …
