Selected References: Carmichael SL, et.al. 2005. Maternal progestin intake and risk of hypospadias. Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 159(10):957-962. Check JH, et al. 1986. The risk of fetal anomalies as a result of progesterone therapy during pregnancy. Fertil Steril, 45:575-577. Committee on Drugs. 2001. The transfer of drugs and other chemicals into human milk. Pediatrics, 108(3):776-789. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ Committee on Practice …
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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.
Famotidine
Selected References: Affendi Raja RA, et al. 2022. Review of recent evidence on the management of heartburn in pregnant and breastfeeding women. BMC Gastroenterology, 22:219-229. Courtney TP, et al. 1988. Excretion of famotidine in breast milk. Br J Clin Pharmacol, 626:639P. Garbis H, et al. 2005. Pregnancy outcome after exposure to ranitidine and other H2-blockers. A collaborative study of the European Network of Teratology Information Services. Reprod Toxicol, 19:453-458. …
Siponimod (Mayzent®)
Selected References: Anghelache M, et al. 2022. Multiple sclerosis in pregnancy- current neurological considerations. Romanian Journal of Pediatrics, 71(2):55-59. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. 2022. Mayzent Drug Label, Available at: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=44492772-5aed-4627-bd85-e8e89f308bb3 Ruggieri S, et al. 2022. Ponesimod in the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis: a update on the emerging clinical data. Degenerative …
Remdesivir (Veklury®)
Selected References: Akinosoglou K, et al. 2023. COVID-19 Pharmacotherapy in Pregnancy: A Literature Review of Current Therapeutic Choices. Viruses. 15(3): 787. Aleissa MM, et al. 2021. New perspectives on antimicrobial agents: Remdesivir treatment for COVID-19. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 38:248-251. Al-Kuraishy HM, et al. 2023. Pregnancy and COVID-19: high or low risk of vertical transmission. Clin Exp Med. 23(4):957-967. Anderson J, et al. 2020. The use of convalescent plasma …
Pheniramine
Selected References: Gilboa SM, et al, and the National Birth Defects Prevention Study. 2009. Use of antihistamine medications during early pregnancy and isolated major malformations. Birth Defects Res A Clin Mol Teratol 85(2): 137-150. Hansen C, et al. 2020. Use of antihistamine medications during early pregnancy and selected birth defects: The National Birth Defects Prevention Study, 1997-2011. Birth Defects Res. 112:1234-1252. Mazzotta P, et al. 1999. Treating allergic rhinitis in …
