Becoming a parent is scary and exciting — but it shouldn’t be stressful because of powerful people telling you things that simply aren’t facts.

This week, former President Barack Obama accused President Trump of committing what he called “violence against the truth” — and honestly, that phrase stopped me in my tracks. Because when it comes to health, misinformation doesn’t just confuse people. It causes chaos, undermines trust and leaves parents paralyzed with fear.

Here’s what happened: Donald Trump recently told pregnant women not to take Tylenol — a medicine millions rely on — claiming it’s linked to a “very increased” risk of autism. And then he........

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