Selected References: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2024. Vibrio Infection. [Accessed January 2026]. Available at URL: https://www.cdc.gov/vibrio/hcp/clinical-overview/index.html Ciccarelli S, et al. 2013. Management strategies in the treatment of neonatal and pediatric gastroenteritis. Infect Drug Resist 6:133-61. Ciglenecki I, et al. 2013. Cholera in pregnancy: Outcomes from a specialized cholera treatment unit for pregnant women in Léogâne, Hati. PLoS Negl Trop Dis …
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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.
Zika Virus
Selected References: Ades AE, et al. 2021. Vertical transmission of Zika virus and its outcomes: a Bayesian synthesis of prospective studies. Lancet Infect Dis. 21(4):537-545. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(20)30432-1. Acosta Pérez E, et al. 2025. Adverse fetal and perinatal outcomes associated with Zika virus infection during pregnancy: an individual participant data meta-analysis. eClinicalMedicine, Volume 83, 103231 Alger J, et al. 2024. Neurodevelopmental assessment of normocephalic …
Fexofenadine
Selected References: Andersson NW et al. Association between fexofenadine use during pregnancy and fetal outcomes. JAMA Pediatr Aug 1;174(8):e201316. Erratum in: JAMA Pediatr 2020 Sep 1;174(9):913. Craig-McFeely PM, et al. 2001. Evaluation of the safety of fexofenadine from experience gained in general practice use in England in 1997. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 57(4):313-320. Diav-Citrin O, et al. 2003. Pregnancy outcome after gestational exposure to loratadine or antihistamines: a …
Zinc
Selected References: Abe S, et al. 2016. Supplementation with multiple micronutrients for breastfeeding women for improving outcomes for the mother and baby. Cochrane database of systematic reviews; 2. Adams JB, et al. 2021. Evidence-Based Recommendations for an Optimal Prenatal Supplement for Women in the U.S., Part Two: Minerals. Nutrients; 13(6):1849. Aničić R, et al. 2025. Levels of Cu, Zn, and Se in Maternal and Cord Blood in Normal and Pathological Pregnancies: A Narrative …
Clindamycin
Selected References: Klebanoff MA, et al., 2023. Antibiotic treatment of bacterial vaginosis to prevent preterm delivery: Systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis. Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol, 37(3):239-251. Lamont RF, et al. 2003. The efficacy of vaginal clindamycin for the treatment of abnormal genital tract flora in pregnancy. Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol, 11(4):181-189. Mackeen AD, et al. 2015. Antibiotic regimens for postpartum endometritis. Cochrane Database …
