Pregnancy, Policy, and Painkillers

30/09/2025 5 min
Pregnancy, Policy, and Painkillers

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Recently, the White House and the FDA issued statements suggesting a possible connection between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and increased risks of autism and ADHD. These announcements have prompted strong reactions from the scientific community. Organizations like The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and The World Health Organization have responded with caution, emphasizing that the current evidence does not support a definitive causal link.So, what does the science actually say?Read the full articleAutism and Acetaminophen Use during Pregnancy: Does Science Support the Claim of a Link?About the authorMatt Quinn, Ph.D.