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. 2014 Apr;66(2):435–465. doi: 10.1124/pr.111.005207

TABLE 5.

Summary of convergent data

Preclinical Clinical Comments
Exposure Confirmed placental passage Confirmed placental passage In utero fetal exposure is likely similar to that in the mother.
Confirmed presence in breast milk Confirmed presence in breast milk Exposure is substantially less but measurable. Physiologic significance not known but probably minimal.
Obstetrical outcome Decreased birth weight Decreased birth weight The majority use weight as continuous variable and clinical significance is not clear.
Neonatal period Increased motor activity/jitteriness Increased motor activity/jitteriness Limited to subgroup of the exposed offspring.
Altered sleep architecture Altered sleep architecture
Persistent pulmonary hypertension Increased risk Increased risk