Selected References: Bove R, et al. 2014. Management of multiple sclerosis during pregnancy and the reproductive years: a systematic review. Obstet Gynecol. 124:1157-68. PMID: 25415167 Ciplea AI, et al. 2020. Safety of potential breast milk exposure to IFN-beta or glatiramer acetate: One-year infant outcomes. Neurol Neuroimmunol Neuroinflamm. 7(4) e757. Ciplea AI, et al. 2022. Eighteen-month safety analysis of offspring breastfed by mothers receiving glatiramer acetate therapy for …
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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.
Meningococcal Vaccines
Selected References: AbuRaya B, Sadarangani M. 2018. Meningococcal vaccination in pregnancy. Hum Vaccin Immunother 14(4):1188-1196. Becerra-Culqui, T. A., et al. 2020. Safety of MenACWY-CRM vaccine exposure during pregnancy. Vaccine, 38(12), 2683–2690. Becerra-Culqui TA. et al. 2020. Safety of quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine in infants and toddlers 2 to 23-months old. Vaccine 38(2), 228-234. Becerra-Culqui TA, et al. 2021. Real-world evidence of quadrivalent …
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
Selected References: Asada H. 2022. Recent topics in the management of herpes zoster. J Dermatol. 50(3):305-310. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2024. Shingles: Signs & Symptoms. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/shingles/signs-symptoms/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/shingles/about/symptoms.html Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2021. Shingles: Breastfeeding and Special Circumstances. Available at: …
Echinacea
Selected References: Barcz E, et al. 2007. Influence of Echinacea purpurea intake during pregnancy on fetal growth and tissue angiogenic activity. Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica 45:Supp. 1; 35-39. Chow G, et al. 2006. Dietary echinacea purpurea during murine pregnancy: Effect on maternal hemopoiesis and fetal growth. Biol Neonate; 89: 133-138. Gallo M, et al. 2000. Pregnancy outcome following gestational exposure to echinacea. Arch Intern Med. 160:3141-3143. Heitmann K, et …
Vaccines
Selected References: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). 2017. Update on immunization and pregnancy: tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccination. Committee Opinion no. 718. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). 2018. Maternal Immunization. Committee Opinion no. 741. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). 2019. Influenza vaccination during pregnancy. Committee Opinion no. 732. Centers for Disease Control and …
