Tylenol Linked to Behavioral Problems in Children

A study published in JAMA Pediatrics shines a light on the problem with the use of over-the-counter pain medication during pregnancy. Mothers who used Tylenol, also known as Acetaminophen, were more likely to have children with behavioral problems like ADHD. While researchers made a point not say its use is unsafe during pregnancy, it certainly raises questions for expectant moms looking for relief.

A safer and better option for pregnant women is chiropractic care, which not only helps to improve physical comfort from the typical aches and pains, but has also been found to reduce nausea, heartburn, fatigue, and sleep issues. An added benefit, is the preparation for birth. By balancing the pelvis, chiropractic reduces the muscular and ligamentous tension on the uterus that can interfere with a smooth birth. That’s why women who receive chiropractic care during pregnancy often report more comfortable pregnancies, easier births and less need fo interventions during labor. That seems more favorable to a medication with uncertain long-term effects…

Source: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/acetaminophen-pregnancy-linked-childhood-behavioral-problems-study-finds/story?id=41394186