Paracetamol during pregnancy is best avoided
Although most consumers believe that over-the-counter medications are safe and effective, recent data offers more evidence that acetaminophen/paracetamol during pregnancy increases your child’s risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Using paracetamol during pregnancy can also increase your child’s risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Paracetamol is found in over 600 medications that are commonly consumed, making it easy to cross the line between a safe dose and a harmful one.
Data show that children who are exposed to acetaminophen or paracetamol after birth to reduce fever and discomfort after vaccination may also have an increased risk of autistic disorder.(1)
It is not only the mental health of your baby that can be affected, but also your baby’s kidney health. Poor maternal nutrition and the use of paracetamol during pregnancy can lead to epigenetic changes in the development and future function of the unborn baby’s kidneys. This damage can occur between weeks 9 to 36. What does such kidney damage mean for the child once it is born? It can lead to kidneys not functioning properly or not at all resulting in the need for the child to be on renal dialysis while awaiting a kidney transplant. These changes can also affect your grandchildren.(2)
“I believe it’s important to stay away from as many potential toxins as possible to protect the health of your child. Besides steering clear of alcohol, street drugs and unnecessary prescription drugs, consider avoiding plastic children’s toys, using glass for food and beverage storage, installing a whole-house water filter, using only natural cleaning products and toiletries, and avoiding any products with fragrance.” Source: Dr Mercola January 29, 2024
There are a great number of toxic chemicals in our environment that we are exposed to on a daily basis. This exposure can lead to build-up in our body, accumulating over the years. While it may not be possible to avoid all toxic chemicals, we can definitely take some simple steps to avoid them.
In Chapter 4 of my book, I discuss many of the most commonly used chemicals as well as how you can avoid these. Take the quick self-test to assess your toxicity exposure on pages 36-37 and then read how to avoid them.
This is especially important if preparing for as well as during pregnancy and while breastfeeding as the effects of some commonly used over-the-counter medications can be significant on your child.(3)
More information relating to medication-related health issues in children at: https://truemedicine.com.au/tips/our-children-are-becoming-sicker/
1.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0892036224000011
2. Article by Jackie Sinnerton, Sunday Mail 3 March 2024, about Cairo, a 5-year old boy who had been in renal dialysis for over 4 years since aged six months until he finally received a kidney transplant
3. https://academic.oup.com/scan/article/15/7/725/5897711
