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Probably just not take anything that can alter body functions in a significant manner.
by 88840-8855 5y ago
Probably just not take anything that can alter body functions in a significant manner.
- Angostura 5y ago9 months without any medication
- gremloni 5y agoYes, it’s quite reasonable considering the end result.
- KingMachiavelli 5y agoReally? At what size of an effect of increased risk of ADHD, obesity, etc. do we say that a non-tangible amount of pain should be endured? IMO the biggest benefit of studies like this is to discourage pointless use of OTC painkillers. These painkillers are pretty weak anyway so if you old have mild discomfort or find that your pain isn't responding to the drug this is yet another reason to not just 'pop an asprin' (or ibuprofen, Tylenol, etc.) at the slightest bit of discomfort or even taking it regularly without good reason. I have seen even young people just get in the habit of taking ibuprofen, Benadryl, etc. multiple times a week or even daily which just seems excessive. On the other hand, we are reaching the point where everything is a compromise. If you are pregnant AND working I am going to take a gamble and guess that OTC pain meds are pretty much par for the course.
- makeitdouble 5y agoThis attitude of "don't do anything unsafe" often has adverse effects on physical health ("what if too much exercice affected the baby ?") and overall mental health. Depression leading to miscarriage is also a possible outcome.
- SamoyedFurFluff 5y agoHonestly this can all be traced back to the fact that women and pregnancy is understudied in medicine. We wouldn’t be forcing people to go 9 months with a significantly reduced quality of life if studying female reproductive health was more prioritized.
- gremloni 5y agoI completely disagree. Pregnancy, child rearing and care have been extensively studied. At a certain point, the fledgling life within takes precedence over discomfort of the mother.