Selected References: Abdellatif M, et al. 2019. Association between exposure to macrolides and the development of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Pediatr 178(3):301-314. Adair CD, Gunter M, Stovall TG et al. 1998. Chlamydia in pregnancy: A randomized trial of azithromycin and erythromycin. Obstet Gynecol 91:165-168. Andersson NW, Olsen RH, Andersen JT. 2021. Association between use of macrolides in pregnancy and risk of major …
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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.
Sarilumab (Kevzara®)
Selected References: Cheema R, et al. 2023. Protecting Breastfeeding during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Am J Perinatol. 40(3):260-266. Dernoncourt A, et al. 2023. Fetal and Neonatal Adverse Drug Reactions Associated with Biologics Taken During Pregnancy by Women with Autoimmune Diseases: Insights from an Analysis of the World Health Organization Pharmacovigilance Database (VigiBase®). BioDrugs.37(1):73-87. Food and Drug Administration. 2025. Kevzara® (sarilumab) Prescribing …
Lead
Selected References: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). 2007. Toxicological Profile for Lead. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). 2023. Lead screening during pregnancy and lactation. Committee Opinion Number 533. Obstet Gynecol, 120(2, part 1):416-419 Appleton AA, et al. 2021. Prenatal lead and depression exposures jointly influence birth outcomes and …
Isotretinoin (Accutane®)
Selected References: Abdelmaksoud A, et al. 2023. Isotretinoin and pregnancy termination: an overview. Int J Dermatol. 62(4):e255-e256. Adams J, et al. 1991. Relationship between dysmorphology and neuropsychological function in children exposed to isotretinoin “in utero”. In: T. Fujii and G. J. Boer (eds), Functional Neuroteratology of Short Term Exposure to Drugs. Tokyo: Teikyo University Press, pp.159-170. Adams J, et al. 1993. Neurobehavioral teratology of …
Cigarette Smoke
Selected References: Andres RL, et al. 2000. Perinatal complications associated with maternal tobacco use. Semin Neonatol, 5:231-41. Anderson TM, et al. 2019. Maternal Smoking Before and During Pregnancy and the Risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death. Pediatrics, 143(4):e20183325. Baki Yıldırım S, et al. 2023. The Effect of Active and Passive Maternal Smoking During Pregnancy on the Uterine Artery Blood Flow and Obstetric Outcomes: A Prospective Study. Cureus; 15(2):e35270. Brand …
