The Truth About Stigma and Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy With Mariah Leach, JD, MS -

#Pregnancy #Acetaminophen #Crohns #Arthritis #UlcerativeColitis

Episode transcript and more at: https://bit.ly/AIBD188

Amber and Mariah (of Mamas Facing Forward) discuss how women with chronic illnesses cope with advice on medication use in pregnancy—especially in light of the confusion around acetaminophen. Mariah shares her experiences with rheumatoid arthritis and pregnancy, focusing on changes in medication safety data. They talk about the pressure, stigma, and lack of support for pregnant women, the need for nuanced guidance, and provide resources.

Chapters in this episode:
00:04 Intro & Guest Introduction
01:26 FDA Statement on Acetaminophen & Pregnancy
02:55 Concerns About Acetaminophen Guidance
04:03 Mariah’s RA & Pregnancy Experience
07:13 Impact of Medication Decisions
07:33 Biologics & Medication Safety
09:45 Pressure to Avoid Medications
10:05 Balancing Risks: Medication vs. Flare
12:06 Stigma & Judgment Around Medication Use
13:19 Authority Statements & Social Stigma
15:10 “Tough It Out” Mentality
17:11 Societal Judgment & Pregnancy Experiences
17:53 Infusion Appointments While Pregnant
19:09 Sponsor: Fathom Care App
20:59 History of Blaming Mothers & Autism
22:17 Societal Support & Pregnancy Discrimination
24:04 Expectations vs. Realities of Pregnancy
25:58 Reframing Autism & Neurodiversity
28:15 Resources for Pregnancy & Chronic Illness
30:01 Importance of Up-to-Date Data & Planning
33:20 Medication Changes & Specialist Involvement
34:49 Changing Data & Continuing Education
36:25 Mamas Facing Forward: Community & Support
38:48 Peer Support & Parenting with Chronic Illness
40:08 Mariah’s Background & Expertise
41:19 Personal Updates & Closing
42:42 Final Thoughts & Outro

Topics covered on this episode:
⭐ Personal experiences of living with chronic illness, including medication management during pregnancy.
⭐ Recent FDA statements regarding acetaminophen use during pregnancy and its potential risks.
⭐ The societal pressures and stigma surrounding medication use for pregnant women with chronic illnesses.
⭐ The importance of maternal health and the need for nuanced guidance in managing chronic illness during pregnancy.
⭐ Challenges faced by women with chronic illnesses in navigating healthcare systems and specialist referrals.
⭐ The impact of societal expectations on mothers, particularly regarding their health and parenting choices.
⭐ Advocacy for better support systems for parents with chronic illnesses, including community resources and peer support.
⭐ The significance of current research and individualized care in making informed decisions about medication during pregnancy.
⭐ Personal anecdotes highlighting the balance between managing chronic illness and participating in family traditions and activities

Concepts discussed on this episode:
About IBD Podcast Episode 71- I Evaluated What Was Really Important to Me: https://aboutibd.com/2020/05/18/about...
Screaming on the Inside: The Unsustainability of American Motherhood — Jessica Grose: https://amzn.to/3W8rIgz
Notice to Physicians on the Use of Acetaminophen During Pregnancy — US FDA: https://www.fda.gov/media/188843/down...
The IBD Parenthood Project: https://myibdlife.gastro.org/parentho...
Does taking Tylenol during pregnancy cause autism? The evidence says ‘no.’ — UCHealth: https://www.uchealth.org/today/does-t...
MotherToBaby, a service of the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists: https://mothertobaby.org/
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed®): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NB...
PIANO (Pregnancy Inflammatory bowel disease And Neonatal Outcomes) Study: https://pianostudy.org

Find Mariah Leach, JD, MS at:
Web: https://www.mamasfacingforward.com
Instagram:   / mamasforward  
Facebook:   / mamasfacingforward  
LinkedIn:   / mariahzebrowski  

Find Amber J Tresca at:
AboutIBD.com: http://aboutibd.com/
Verywell: https://www.verywell.com/ibd-crohns-c...
Facebook:   / aboutibd  
Twitter:   / aboutibd  
Pinterest:   / aboutibd  
Instagram:   / about_ibd  
YouTube:    / @aboutibd  

Find Mac Cooney (mix, sound design, and theme music) at:
Facebook:   / maccooneycomposer  
Instagram:   / maccooneycomposer  
YouTube:    / @maccooneycomposer  
Web: https://cooneystudio.com
Theme music, IBD Dance Party, is from Cooney Studio. https://maccooney.bandcamp.com/track/...