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flying-skeleton

(777 posts)
Mon Sep 29, 2025, 10:06 PM Sep 29

Should pregnant women take Ibuprofen instead of Tylenol?

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.

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Should pregnant women take Ibuprofen instead of Tylenol? (Original Post) flying-skeleton Sep 29 OP
doctor mace is as nuts as doctor mummy's ass face kennedy nt orleans Sep 29 #1
This is dangerous! N/T Upthevibe Sep 29 #2
"You all ain't needs you no doctor. I done seed on the innertubes this cures-all home remedy struggle4progress Sep 29 #3
Can we find facts without using chat gpt? Woodwizard Sep 29 #4
Thanks for that canetoad Sep 29 #6
Good info. viva la Sep 29 #5
I thought dump included Motrin (ibuprofen) in his dumbass speech ecstatic Sep 29 #7
I disagree on 2nd trimester use. carpetbagger Sep 29 #8

struggle4progress

(124,890 posts)
3. "You all ain't needs you no doctor. I done seed on the innertubes this cures-all home remedy
Mon Sep 29, 2025, 10:20 PM
Sep 29

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

canetoad

(19,635 posts)
6. Thanks for that
Mon Sep 29, 2025, 10:58 PM
Sep 29

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

ecstatic

(34,958 posts)
7. I thought dump included Motrin (ibuprofen) in his dumbass speech
Mon Sep 29, 2025, 11:40 PM
Sep 29

about all the medications to avoid?

Just tough it out ladies!

carpetbagger

(5,383 posts)
8. I disagree on 2nd trimester use.
Mon Sep 29, 2025, 11:46 PM
Sep 29

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.

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