Selected References: Albzea W, et al. 2023. Efficacy and safety of preoperative melatonin for women undergoing cesarean section: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials. Medicina (Kaunas), 59(6):1065. Alkhfaji H, et al. 2023. Impact of melatonin as a premedication agent in caesarean section on blood loss and postoperative pain level. Anesthesiol Res Pract, 2023:8102111. Amaral FGD and José C. 2018. A brief review about melatonin, a pineal …
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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.
Ziprasidone (Geodon®)
Selected References: Anghelescu I, et al. 2004. Successful switch to aripiprazole after induction of hyperprolactinemia by ziprasidone: a case report. J Clin Psychiatry; 65:1286-1287. Biesdorf C, et al. 2019. Physiologically-based pharmacokinetics of ziprasidone in pregnant women. Br J Clin Pharmacol; 85(5):914-923. Bode’n R, et al. 2012. Antipsychotics During Pregnancy Relation to Fetal and Maternal Metabolic Effects. Arch Gen Psychiatry; 69(7):715-721. Cho H, et al. …
Working in a Dental Office
Selected References: American Dental Association (ADA). https://www.ada.org/resources/practice/legal-and-regulatory/amalgam [accessed May 2026]. Bjorklund G, et. al. 2019. Mercury exposure and its effects on fertility and pregnancy outcome. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 125(4):317-327 Brodsky JB, et al. 1985. Occupational exposure to mercury in dentistry and pregnancy outcome. J Am Dent Assoc; 111:779-780. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 2003. Guidelines for …
Mumps
Selected References: Anderson OW. 1977. Mumps mastitis. J Pediatr; 91(4):687. Beard CM, et al. 1977. The incidence and outcome of mumps orchitis in Rochester, Minnesota, 1935 to 1974. Mayo Clin Proc; 52(1):3-7. Casella R, et al. 1997. Mumps orchitis: report of a mini-epidemic. J Urol; 158(6):2158-61. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 2025. Mumps. Available at https://www.cdc.gov/mumps/about/index.html. [Last accessed May 2026]. CDC. 2008. Updated …
Levonorgestrel (Plan B One-Step®)
Selected References: Carvajal A, et al. 2015. Emergency contraceptive pill safety profile. Comparison of the results of a follow-up study to those coming from spontaneous reporting. Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety; 24(1): 93–97. De Santis M, et al. 2005. Failure of the emergency contraceptive levonorgestrel and the risk of adverse effects in pregnancy and on fetal development: an observational cohort study. Fertility and Sterility; 84(2):296–299. Endler M, et al. 2022. Effect …
