Tylenol in pregnancy is safe, says research prompted by Trump autism claims
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Key Points:
- European researchers have concluded that taking paracetamol (Tylenol) during pregnancy is safe and not linked to autism, ADHD, or intellectual disabilities, countering claims made by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
- The study, published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women's Health, involved a systematic review and meta-analysis of 43 studies, with a focus on high-quality data controlling for genetic and environmental factors.
- Large-scale studies comparing siblings born to the same mother with differing paracetamol exposure showed no significant association between the drug and developmental disorders.
- Researchers emphasized that previous studies suggesting a link were prone to bias or confounding factors, and current medical advice remains for pregnant women to use the
