Tylenol Talk: Pregnancy, Fears, Facts, and Setting the Record Straight

In this special live episode of Health in Harlem, Dr. Maurice Selby is joined by Dr. Jennifer Braverman (University of Colorado), Dr. Heidi Feldman (Stanford University), and Dr. David O’Banion (Emory University) for an honest, evidence-based conversation about acetaminophen (Tylenol) use in pregnancy and the recent claims linking it to autism.

Together, they unpack the science behind the headlines, explain how to interpret “association” versus “causation,” and emphasize the importance of trust, health literacy, and shared decision-making between patients and healthcare providers. This episode sheds light on misinformation, maternal health, and how to support families navigating developmental diagnoses with compassion and clarity.

✅ Trusted, Evidence-Based Resources:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Medication and Pregnancy

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) – Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy

• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) – Acetaminophen and Children’s Health

• National Library of Medicine (NIH/NLM) – Acetaminophen Use and Pregnancy Research

For credible information on autism and child development:

• CDC – Learn the Signs. Act Early.

• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) – Autism Spectrum Disorder Resources

• National Library of Medicine (NLM) – Autism Spectrum Disorder Overview

🎙️ Listen, learn, and join the conversation. At Health in Harlem, we’re not just talking at you — we’re talking with you.

Credits:

The Hill- Trump Tells Pregnant Women 'DON'T TAKE' Tylenol, Contradicting Standard Guidance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ejX-BlTEZTk)