Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

“What’s ACTUALLY Pregnancy Safe (Vaccines, SSRIs, Tylenol & More) with Sabina Vohra-Miller

Episode Summary

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I’m joined by science communicator and clinical pharmacology PhD candidate Sabina Vohra-Miller, known online as @unambiguousscience, to unpack one of the most confusing times in the human lifecycle — pregnancy. We dig into how myths about food, medications, and vaccines take root and spread, especially during such a hopeful yet vulnerable chapter of life. Sabina and I explore what the science really says about prenatal health, how to spot red flags in “natural” wellness advice, and how health professionals and parents can push back against misinformation with compassion, not shame.

Episode Notes

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

• Introduction
• Why Expecting Parents Get So Much Conflicting Advice
• The Data Dilemma: Why Research on Pregnancy Is So Limited
• Understanding Correlation vs. Causation in Pregnancy Studies
• The Tylenol and Autism Controversy — What’s the Truth?
• The Real Risks of Avoiding Tylenol (and What Fills the Gap)
• SSRIs and Pregnancy: What the Evidence Actually Shows
• Balancing Mental Health and Medication Safety
• Vaccines and Pregnancy: Sorting Facts From Fear
• The Culture of Blaming Mothers for Everything
• When Over-Caution Does More Harm Than Good
• Finding Balance and Trusted Resources During Pregnancy

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Sabina Vohra-Miller

• Website: vohramillerfoundation.ca
• Instagram: @unambiguousscience

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

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