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Study Confirms Acetaminophen Safe for Pregnant Women

1/19/2026

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A review of 43 Lancet studies found no evidence that acetaminophen increases autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability risk in children when used in pregnancy.
Lead author Dr. Asma Khalil said acetaminophen remains the recommended treatment for pain and fever during pregnancy.
The findings counter U.S. President Donald Trump’s advice that pregnant women avoid acetaminophen due to autism.
The review supports existing guidelines on safe acetaminophen use during pregnancy.

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A review of 43 Lancet studies found no evidence that acetaminophen increases autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability risk in children when used in pregnancy.
Lead author Dr. Asma Khalil said acetaminophen remains the recommended treatment for pain and fever during pregnancy.
The findings counter U.S. President Donald Trump’s advice that pregnant women avoid acetaminophen due to autism.
The review supports existing guidelines on safe acetaminophen use during pregnancy.