Should Pregnant Women Avoid Tylenol? [58]
Jen and Bethany unpack the recent Tylenol-in-pregnancy panic—where it came from, what the evidence actually shows, and how risk–benefit thinking should guide real decisions (especially if you’re having a C-section or surgery in pregnancy). We talk association vs. causation, sibling-matched data, fever and infection risks, NSAIDs across trimesters, opioids, and why blanket “never” statements hurt moms.
What you’ll learn
-
Why association ≠ causation—and how sibling studies change the picture
-
The difference between treating pain/fever vs. doing nothing in pregnancy
-
NSAIDs by trimester
-
Opioids: real risks, real indications
-
How to use risk–benefit thinking like your care team does
-
A simple breathing tool for anxious moments
Takeaways
-
Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time—that guidance hasn’t changed.
-
Untreated fever/pain can carry their own risks.
-
Big, scary claims without context are red flags—ask for data, not headlines.
Birth Services + postpartum support: lemontreebabies.com.
This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content in this podcast should not be considered medical advice.