BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — President Donald Trump announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will notify physicians that acetaminophen use during pregnancy "can be associated with a very increased risk of autism."

The recommendation has sparked concern and confusion among expectant mothers and healthcare providers. To address these concerns, I asked Dr. Stephen Turkovich, president of Oishei Children's Hospital, about the potential risks and what pregnant women should know.

Dr. Turkovich explained that the developing fetal brain is particularly vulnerable to acetaminophen's effects.

"Really, it's the fetal brain that we're talking about and one of the reasons why I think there's enough caution here is in animal studies, we have seen the effects of acetaminophen or Tylenol on the grow

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