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Acetaminophen has long been considered safe to help reduce fever and relieve pain while pregnant. Here's what experts say about new claims.
Of the 185,909 children whose mothers took acetaminophen during pregnancy, about 9% were diagnosed with autism, ADHD or an intellectual disability. Among the estimated 2.3 million children whose ...
Using acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, during pregnancy was not associated with increased risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability in children, a new study found.
Cannabis use during pregnancy should be avoided. [80] There is no known safe dose of cannabis while pregnant and use of cannabis may lead to birth defects, pre-term birth, or low birth weight. [80] Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), an active ingredient in cannabis, can both cross the placenta and accumulates in high concentrations in breast milk. [81]
A 2014 study [23] found that "Maternal acetaminophen use during pregnancy is associated with a higher risk for HKDs and ADHD-like behaviors in children." The study was the first of its kind, and concluded that, "because the exposure and outcome are frequent, these results are of public health relevance but further investigations are needed."
Once RLP has been diagnosed, there are many ways to reduce the pain without jeopardizing the pregnancy. Analgesics. Acetaminophen or paracetamol is safe to take during pregnancy, thus is the most commonly prescribed pain reliever for pregnant women with RLP. [5] Heat application. Applying a hot compress to the area of pain may give some relief.
Pregnant women might want to think twice before reaching for the Tylenol to help their aches and pains. A new study published by the American Medical Association found a link between pregnant ...
Typically the pain only lasts for a few seconds. During pregnancy, the growing uterus can put stress on the round ligament of the uterus, causing it to stretch and lead to pain. Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is the recommended pain reliever for pregnant women with round ligament pain.