When you're feeling sniffly and achy, it's normal to wonder whether cold medicine is safe during pregnancy. The answer? It depends. Some of the ingredients in cold medications have been studied and ...

Navigating medication safety during pregnancy can feel overwhelming when you’re dealing with uncomfortable symptoms but want to protect your growing baby. The good news is that many medications are ...

During the past few months, President Trump and his health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., have made sweeping, thinly evidenced claims that Tylenol (acetaminophen) in pregnancy is linked to autism ...

“My pregnancy and postpartum experience was marked by a lot of uncertainty and fear because I didn’t have the kind of information I felt I needed,” says Allison. “If I had a headache, I’d avoid taking ...

(THE CONVERSATION) A panel convened in July 2025 by the Food and Drug Administration sparked controversy by casting doubt about the safety of commonly used antidepressants during pregnancy. But it ...