Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark
Are Common Meds Harming Babies? Tylenol & Antidepressants In Pregnancy | Dr. Adam Urato, MD
22 Aug 2025
What if the medications women are told to trust during pregnancy are actually putting their babies at risk? 🤰⚠️Dr. Adam Urato—Chief of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at MetroWest Medical Center—has spent decades on the frontlines caring for expecting mothers. After testifying before the FDA, he’s sounding the alarm on antidepressants, SSRIs, and even Tylenol, revealing shocking links to brain development and long-term health outcomes for children.This is the conversation every mom-to-be needs: the real science and the truth about protecting your baby. 👶Thank you to our sponsors!TAYLOR DUKES WELLNESS: Use code "ALEXCLARK" for 10% off your purchaseUTZY: Use code “LOWTOX” to save 30% on Microplastic Daily DetoxMASA CHIPS: Use code "REALALEXCLARK" for 25% OFFJOOVV: Get an exclusive discount on your first red light therapy orderBLDG ACTIVE SKIN REPAIR: Use code “ALEX” for 20% off your orderCOZY EARTH: Use code "ALEX” for 40% offOur Guest:Dr. Adam Urato, MDDr. Adam's XThe studies mentioned in this interview are linked here:Koc (2023): Maternal SSRI use during pregnancy is associated with decreased brain volumes and altered brain development in offspring. Exposed babies had smaller brains at ages 7 and 15.Mulder (2011) & Salisbury (2024): Ultrasound studies showing that fetuses exposed to SSRIs move abnormally in utero—demonstrating increased movements, less quiescence, agitation, irritability, and restlessness.Videman (2017): EEG study showing newborn brain function is affected by fetal exposure to maternal SSRIs.Original NPR Article.👗 Get Alex’s freshest fashion picks and exclusive guest recommendations—delivered straight to your inbox!Sign up for the newsletter HERE: WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGNUPFOLLOW ALEX:Instagram | @realalexclarkInstagram | @cultureapothecaryFacebook | @realalexclarkX | @yoalexrapzYouTube | @RealAlexClarkSpotify | Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark Apple Podcast | Culture Apothecary with Alex ClarkJoin the Cuteservatives Facebook group to connect with likeminded friends who love America and all things health and wellness! Join the CUTEservative Facebook Group!Subscribe to ‘Culture Apothecary’ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. New episodes drop 6pm PST/ 9pm EST every Monday and Thursday.
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