No link between paracetamol in pregnancy and autism or ADHD in children, review finds

A comprehensive review has found no convincing evidence that paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of autism or ADHD in children. The review was expedited to provide reliable information to expectant mothers and their healthcare providers, after the Trump administration advised pregnant women to avoid the common painkiller, claiming it contributes to rising autism rates. The study, which analyzed a wide range of research, did not find a convincing connection between prenatal paracetamol exposure and the development of these neurodevelopmental disorders in children. The findings aim to reassure pregnant women and their doctors about the safety of using paracetamol during pregnancy when medically necessary, without fear of adverse effects on the child's cognitive and behavioral outcomes.