Medical distrust is on the rise in the U.S. as pregnant women are pushing back against politically fueled warnings linking acetaminophen to autism.

In September, the Trump administration made an announcement advising pregnant women to abstain from taking over-the-counter painkillers, such as Tylenol, because they could cause a risk of autism.

However, medical professionals say there is no evidence proving this claim to be true.

Despite this, President Trump suggested that pregnant women should tough it out, even if they are experiencing complications such as fevers or headaches.

Experts say this type of language from politicians may revive a pattern where womens maternal health is being politicized, misinformed, and ignored.

According to a 2025 Gallup poll, the majority of Americans a

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