Should pregnant women take Ibuprofen instead of Tylenol?

[flying-skeleton]

Nancy Mace went on TV and told pregnant people not to take Tylenol and to take ibuprofen instead.

And, I cannot stress enough, HOW STUPID THAT IS. Ibuprofen is PROVEN to cause fetal complications. Has been for years. TYLENOL HAS NOT. EVER.

DO NOT TAKE MEDICAL ADVICE FROM THESE TRUMPIAN MAGA IDIOTS. LISTEN. TO. YOUR. DOCTOR.


Results from Chat GPT:

Generally, pregnant women should avoid taking ibuprofen, especially in the later stages of pregnancy. Here's why:

First trimester: Some studies suggest a possible link between ibuprofen use and miscarriage or birth defects, though the evidence isn't conclusive.

Second trimester: Occasional use may be less risky, but it should only be taken if a doctor specifically recommends it.

Third trimester: Ibuprofen can cause serious complications, such as premature closure of a fetal heart vessel (the ductus arteriosus), reduced amniotic fluid, and kidney problems in the baby.

Safer alternative: Acetaminophen (Tylenol / paracetamol) is generally considered safer for pain relief during pregnancy, but even that should be used in the lowest effective dose for the shortest time needed.

[orleans]

1. doctor mace is as nuts as doctor mummy's ass face kennedy nt

[Upthevibe]

2. This is dangerous! N/T

[struggle4progress]

3. "You all ain't needs you no doctor. I done seed on the innertubes this cures-all home remedy

which you needs only turpentine, black pepper, and rancid skunk fat. They says it works ever time"

[Woodwizard]

4. Can we find facts without using chat gpt?

[canetoad]

6. Thanks for that

I appreciate that the OP went to the trouble of finding the info but would prefer it not to be AI.

[viva la]

5. Good info.

[ecstatic]

7. I thought dump included Motrin (ibuprofen) in his dumbass speech

about all the medications to avoid?

Just tough it out ladies!

[carpetbagger]

8. I disagree on 2nd trimester use.

With a disclaimer that I haven't delivered a baby since Bill Clinton was president, the standard recommendation is to avoid after 20 weeks due to the renal/amniotic fluid issues.