@therajrpatel: IS PARACETAMOL SAFE IN PREGNANCY? 🧠 Paracetamol in Pregnancy and Autism – What the Evidence Really Says Overview: Recent claims by Donald Trump link paracetamol (Tylenol) use in pregnancy to autism, but leading studies show no proven causal connection. Relevant Information (Facts & Data): • Autism diagnoses rose from 1 in 150 (2000) to ~1 in 30 today in the US – largely due to better awareness and broader criteria. • A 2024 Swedish study of 2.4M children found no causal link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism. When sibling data was analysed, the link disappeared. • Earlier reviews (e.g. Harvard 2023, 46 studies) found mixed evidence: 27 studies suggested a possible link, but many had confounding factors (genetics, environment, infection causing fever). • UK & EU regulators, and health authorities like the FDA, still recommend paracetamol as the safest pain relief option in pregnancy, safer than ibuprofen or stronger analgesics. • Risks of untreated fever or pain (high blood pressure, poor maternal health) outweigh any theoretical risk from paracetamol. • Reports of misinformation risk stigmatising mothers of autistic children and fuelling distrust in medical advice. Options/Recommendations: Pregnant women should continue using paracetamol when needed, in the lowest effective dose. Avoiding all pain relief may harm both mother and baby. Always consult with a doctor before making changes. Takeaway: The strongest scientific evidence shows no causal link between paracetamol and autism. It remains the safest recommended painkiller in pregnancy. Fear-driven misinformation risks doing more harm than good. Does paracetamol in pregnancy cause autism? Is paracetamol safe during pregnancy? What is the safest painkiller for pregnancy? Why are autism rates increasing? Can fever in pregnancy harm the baby more than paracetamol? #pregnancy #paracetamol #donaldtrump #tylenol #paracetamol

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