EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Earlier this week, President Donald Trump indicated that using acetaminophen, commonly known by its brand name Tylenol, shouldn't be used during a pregnancy and could contribute to rising autism rates in the United States.

The claim has since been scrutinized by health officials, while also shedding light on how clinical data about pregnant women is gathered.

Alyssa Bilinski, a researcher at Brown University, joined 12 News at 4 on Wednesday to discuss Trump's claim and the risks of medication in pregnant women.

Watch the interview in the video player above.

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