Paracetamol is an analgesic that can be taken during pregnancy, but without exaggeration and under medical guidance because when compared with other pain relievers, paracetamol remains the safest. The daily dose of up to 1g of paracetamol per day is safe, being a good way to fight fever, headache and other pains during pregnancy, however, always under medical guidance.
Some studies suggest that the use of Paracetamol during pregnancy may increase the baby's risk of developing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and even Autism. Therefore, it should only be used in extreme cases. A good alternative is to use home remedies with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Check out natural ways to treat common problems like sore throat or sinusitis, for example.
Because it can affect the baby's development
Paracetamol helps to relieve pain because it binds to some brain receptors, called cannabinoid receptors, which produce a numbing effect on the nerves, relieving the sensation of pain.
Thus, when the pregnant woman uses the drug during pregnancy, the substance can also be absorbed by the baby's brain, affecting the same receptors, which are responsible for the development and maturation of neurons. When these neurons do not develop correctly, problems such as Autism or Hyperactivity, for example, can arise.
The more medicine the woman takes, the greater the risks for the baby, so even the seemingly harmless Tylenol should not be taken more than 2 times a day, only if the doctor tells you to.
See the full list of drugs banned in pregnancy.
How to prepare a natural pain reliever for pregnancy
A good example of a natural pain reliever that can be used to relieve headaches and migraines or other pains in pregnancy is ginger tea, because this medicinal plant is safe and does not harm pregnancy or baby.
Ingredients
- 1 cm of ginger root 1 liter of water
Method of preparation
Place the ginger in a pan and add the water. Cover and boil for 5 minutes, then take warm or cold. To make it tastier you can add a few drops of lemon and sweeten it with honey.
