Acetaminophen and pregnancy fears may finally have a clear answer
In September 2025, the U.S. government issued a warning suggesting a possible connection between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. For expectant parents who had relied on the over-the-counter pain and fever medication as one of the few options considered safe during pregnancy, the announcement was alarming. […]
Medications during pregnancy: what’s safe and what to skip
No medication is entirely without risk during pregnancy, but that does not mean all treatment is off the table. Many common symptoms require management, and some medications are well-studied enough that clinicians regularly recommend them. The trimester matters, the dosage matters, and for anything beyond the most basic over-the-counter options, a conversation with an OB-GYN […]