Selected References: Abde M, et al. 2024. Association between asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy and adverse pregnancy- and births outcomes. A systematic review. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol, 302:116-124. Abdulla SR, et al. 2023. Vaginal microbiota profile in first-trimester miscarriage cases. Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand), 69(8):9-17. Belgundkar B, et al. 2024. A cross-sectional comparative study of vaginal microbiota and spontaneous abortion at a tertiary care hospital in …
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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.
Propylthiouracil (PTU)
Selected References: Akmal A, Kung J. 2014. Propylthiouracil, and methimazole, and carbimazole-related hepatotoxicity. Expert Opin Drug Saf 13(10):1397-1406. Alexander EK, et al. 2017. 2017 Guidelines of the American Thyroid Association for the diagnosis and management of thyroid disease during pregnancy and the postpartum. Thyroid 27(3):315-389. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology. 2020. Thyroid disease in pregnancy. ACOG Practice Bulletin, Number 223. Obstet Gynecol …
Belimumab (Benlysta®)
Selected References: Auyeung-Kima DJ, et al. 2009. Developmental and peripostnatal study in cynomolgus monkeys with belimumab, a monoclonal antibody directed against B-lymphocyte stimulator. Reproductive Toxicology, 28:443-455. Beaulieu DB, et al. 2018. Use of biologic therapy by pregnant women with inflammatory bowel disease does not affect infant response to vaccines. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, 16(1):99–105. Benlysta® Prescribing Information. 2023. Available online at …
Group A Strep Infections
Selected References: Ching, NS, et al. 2019. Prospective surveillance of pediatric invasive group A streptococcus infection. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc 8:46-52. Hamilton SM, et al. 2013. Pregnancy-Related Group A Streptococcal Infections: Temporal Relationships Between Bacterial Acquisition, Infection Onset, Clinical Findings, and Outcome. Clin Infect Dis 57(6): 870-876. Harris K, et al. 2023. Outcomes and management of pregnancy and puerperal group A streptococcal infections: A …
Bimekizumab (Bimzelx®)
Selected References: No authors listed. 2024. Bimekizumab (Bimzelx) for psoriasis. Med Lett Drugs Ther. 22;66(1694):11-13. Product Information: BIMZELX(R) subcutaneous injection, bimekizumab subcutaneous injection. UCB Inc (per FDA), Smyrna, GA, 2023. https://www.bimzelx.com/prescribing-information.pdf. …
