09/25/2025
💊 Let’s Talk: Tylenol, Pregnancy & What We’re Learning
For years, Tylenol (acetaminophen) has been considered “safe” during pregnancy, but growing research is now linking prenatal use to increased risks of autism, ADHD, and developmental delays. Tylenol even added a warning label due to these concerns.
Here’s why it matters:
Even though you’re taking the “adult dose,” during pregnancy you’re not just treating you, you’re also exposing your baby, whose liver is still developing.
💡Would you give that same dose directly to your newborn? Probably not. But when pregnant, that’s exactly what happens, indirectly.
⚠️ Quick Facts:
-Tylenol depletes glutathione, key for detox
-It crosses the placenta, potentially stressing baby’s system
-Linked in studies to neurodevelopmental risks
-Often used when safer alternatives may exist
🌿 At Holistic Ways, we don’t diagnose, treat, or cure. But we do offer thoughtful, natural options that might be helpful in place of conventional choices especially when less is more.
✨You deserve to feel empowered, not fearful. Let’s stay informed, ask questions, and support our bodies and babies the best we can.
