Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says study refuting Trump autism claims
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A new review published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women's Health concludes that paracetamol is safe to take during pregnancy and does not increase the risk of autism, ADHD, or developmental issues in children. The research, which analyzed 43 high-quality studies involving hundreds of thousands of women, refutes claims made by former US President Donald Trump suggesting a link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and autism. Researchers compared outcomes in pregnancies where paracetamol was taken to those where it was not, finding no association. The study reinforces existing guidance from major medical organizations in the UK, US, and Europe that paracetamol remains a safe pain relief option for pregnant women when taken as directed. The authors suggest previous links were likely due to other factors.
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AI-ExtractedParacetamol remains a safe option during pregnancy when taken as guided.
Taking paracetamol while pregnant is safe and there's no evidence it raises the risk of autism, ADHD and developmental issues in children.
Any previously-reported links between the drug and an increased risk of autism are likely to be explained by other factors.
Pregnant women should feel reassured by the findings.
US health officials maintain that many experts have expressed concern over its use during pregnancy.
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