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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.
Selegiline
Selected References: Bauer RL, et al. 2017. Use of transdermal selegiline in pregnancy and lactation: a case report. Psychosomatics, 58(4):450-452. Hagell P, et al. 1998. Pregnancy in Parkinson's disease: a review of the literature and a case report. Mov Disord, 13(1):34-38. Kupsch A, Oertel WH. 1998. Selegiline, pregnancy, and Parkinson's disease. Mov Disord, 13(1):175-176. Selegiline Drug Labels. Available at …
Vitamin C
Selected References: Bravi F, et al. 2016. Impact of maternal nutrition on breast-milk composition: a systematic review. Am J Clin Nutr, 104(3):646-662. Bsoul SA, Terezhalmy GT. 2004. Vitamin C in health and disease. J Contemp Dent Pract, 5(2):1-13. Carmichael SL, et al. 2010. National Birth Defects Prevention Study: Craniosynostosis and nutrient intake during pregnancy. Birth Defects Res A Clin Mol Teratol, 88(12):1032-1039. Cochrane W. 1965. Overnutrition in prenatal and …
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
Selected References: Bailey A, Sapra A. MMR Vaccine. [Updated 2022 Jun 12]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554450/ Bouthry E, et al. 2014. Rubella and pregnancy: diagnosis, management and outcomes. Prenatal Diagnosis. 34(13). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2001. Notice to Readers: Revised ACIP Recommendation for Avoiding Pregnancy After Receiving a Rubella–Containing Vaccine. MMWR 50(49):1117. Centers for Disease …
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
Selected References: Albrecht M, et al. 2022. Infant immunity against viral infections is advanced by the placenta-dependent vertical transfer of maternal antibodies. Vaccine, 40(11): 1563-1571. Bailey A, Sapra A. MMR Vaccine. [Updated 2022 Jun 12]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554450/ Bouthry E, et al. 2023. Congenital rubella syndrome following rubella vaccination during pregnancy. Pediatrics, 152(3): e2022057627. Centers for …
