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🚨 Trump, Tylenol & Pregnancy: What’s Really Going On? 🤔🍼

Recently, Donald Trump made headlines by claiming that taking Tylenol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy could increase the risk of a child developing autism. He said it should be avoided unless the mother has a very high fever, and suggested the FDA would act on this with new labeling and guidance. He also promoted a supplement called leucovorin as a possible autism treatment.

Let’s unpack this. 🧠
👉 What the science says:
There have been studies showing a possible association between prenatal acetaminophen use and a higher risk of autism or ADHD, but these are mostly observational studies. That means they can show associations, but they cannot prove causation. Other factors (like genetics, environmental exposure, or the underlying reason for taking Tylenol) could be at play.

👉 Major health organizations like the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) still recommend acetaminophen as the safest pain reliever during pregnancy, when used properly and in moderation. It’s often prescribed for headaches, fevers, or pain, all of which, if left untreated, can also harm the baby.

👉 A newer Swedish study looked at over 2.5 million children and found no strong evidence linking acetaminophen use to autism after controlling for familial and genetic factors.

🚫 Bottom line:
There is no conclusive evidence that using Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism. It’s important to talk to your OB-GYN before taking any medication, but blanket fear-mongering or misinformation can do more harm than good, especially if it leads to untreated pain or fever in pregnancy.

📣 Always check health claims, even from public figures, against real medical research and advice from licensed professionals.

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