Selected References: Gallagher M. 2018. Exposure to Dihyroxyacetone in Sunless Tanning Products. Understanding the Risks. J Dermatol Nurses Assoc. 10(1)11-17. Meadows M. 2003. Don’t be in the dark about tanning. FDA Consumer Magazine, 37:6. Turner J et al. 2023. In search of the perfect tan: Chemical activity, biological effects, business considerations, and consumer implications of dihydroxyacetone sunless tanning products. J Cosmet Dermatol. 22(1)79-88. United States Food …
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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.
Duloxetine (Cymbalta®)
Selected References Ankarfeldt MZ, et al. 2021. Exposure to duloxetine during pregnancy and risk of congenital malformations and stillbirth: A nationwide cohort study in Denmark and Sweden. PLOS Medicine, 18(11):e1003851. Ankarfeldt MZ, et al. 2023. Duloxetine exposure during pregnancy and the risk of offspring being born small for gestational age or prematurely: A nationwide Danish and Sweden safety study. Drugs Real World Outcomes, 10(1):69-81. Bellantuono C, et al. 2015. The …
Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
Selected References: Bandoli G, et al. 2010 Potentially modifiable risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with psoriasis. Br J Dermatol; 163(2):334-339. Ben-David G, et al. 2008. Pregnancy outcome in women with psoriasis. J Reprod Med; 53(3):183-187. Berman M, et al. 2018. The effect of pregnancy on disease activity in patients with psoriatic arthritis. J Rheumatol; 45(12):1651-1655. Bobotsis R, et al. 2016. Psoriasis and adverse pregnancy outcomes: a systematic …
Risperidone
Selected References: Coppola D, et al. 2007. Evaluating the postmarketing experience of risperidone use during pregnancy: pregnancy and neonatal outcomes. Drug Saf; 30(3):247-264. Cho H, et al. 2025. Antipsychotic use during pregnancy and outcomes in pregnant individuals and newborns. J Affect Disord; 373:495-504. Damkier P and Videbech P. 2018. The Safety of Second-Generation Antipsychotics During Pregnancy: A Clinically Focused Review. CNS Drugs; 32:351-366. Eberhard J., et …
Exercise
Selected References: ACOG Committee Opinion No 804. 2020. Physical Activity and Exercise During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period. Obstet Gynecol; 135(4):e178-188. ACOG. 2022. Exercise During Pregnancy. Frequently asked questions. Available at: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/exercise-during-pregnancy [Accessed 3/2026]. Artal R. 2016. Exercise in Pregnancy: Guidelines. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 59(3):639-644. Barakat R, Perales M. 2016. Resistance Exercise in Pregnancy and …
