New medical guidance affirms Tylenol’s safety during pregnancy months after Trump sows doubt

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine released new clinical guidance affirming acetaminophen (Tylenol) as the first-line treatment for pain and fever during pregnancy, contradicting the Trump administration's earlier caution about potential autism risks. The guidance notes methodological limitations in studies linking acetaminophen to neurodevelopmental issues and emphasizes the risks of untreated maternal fever.