Acetaminophen use in pregnancy doesn't increase risk of autism, ADHD, review finds

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Description: Using acetaminophen during pregnancy as directed does not increase a child's risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, a major new review published Friday finds.

Using acetaminophen during pregnancy as directed does not increase a child's risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, a major new review published Friday finds.

January 16, 2026

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Acetaminophen use in pregnancy doesn't increase risk of autism, ADHD, review finds

Using acetaminophen during pregnancy as directed does not increase a child's risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, a major new review published Friday finds.

January 16, 2026

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