Trump Says Pregnant Women Shouldn’t Take Paracetamol. Science Says: Chill.
Donald Trump recently told pregnant women to “tough it out” not to take paracetamol (aka Tylenol). He claimed it raises autism risk in babies. Sounds dramatic, right? Problem is, the science doesn’t back him up.
What experts actually say
No solid proof: Some studies show a weak link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism, but they’re messy and often flawed.
Big studies disagree: A massive Swedish study of 2.5 million kids found no clear causal link when they compared siblings
Real risks if avoided: Untreated fever or pain in pregnancy can be more dangerous than the medicine itself.
Why Trump’s claim is silly
Oversimplifying science = bad. Telling women to avoid paracetamol altogether could cause panic and harm, when doctors still say it’s safe if used properly.
Bottom line
If you’re pregnant, don’t stress over Trump’s hot take. Paracetamol remains the go-to for pain and fever—just use the lowest effective dose and talk to your doctor if you’re unsure.
In other words: listen to medical experts, not politicians who think you should drink bleach to stop COVID!
