Pharmacist Explains Tylenol in Pregnancy: Autism Risk & Baby’s Brain
Functional Medicine For Moms | First-Time Parents Navigating... by Dr. Kelly Moline, PharmD & Landon Moline
Episode notes
As a licensed pharmacist and functional medicine consultant, I’ve had countless conversations with moms about Tylenol (acetaminophen) — one of the most common medications used during pregnancy. But after a recent press conference from President Trump’s administration raised concerns about a link between Tylenol use in pregnancy and autism, many women are left wondering: Is it really safe?
In this episode, I break down the science in plain language so you can feel confident and informed. You’ll learn:
- How Tylenol works in the brain to reduce pain and fever
- How the liver processes it (and why glutathione matters for detox)
- How it crosses the placenta and what that could mean for your baby’s developing brain
We also look at the study cited in the press co ...