ACETAMINOPHEN USE DURING PREGNANCY
- Sep 23, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 15
WHAT PEER-REVIEWED SCIENCE SAYS
There is no proven causal link between acetaminophen use in pregnancy and autism
Large studies (like one from Sweden with 2.5 million children) found no evidence of a
cause-and-effect relationship between acetaminophen use in pregnancy and autism
Find the study here: bit.ly/46ivgmr
Professional organizations and leading medical
experts support the continued use of acetaminophen during pregnancy.
RISKS OF UNTREATED SYMPTOMS DURING PREGNANCY
Untreated fever in pregnancy can increase the risk of:
Neural tube defects
Miscarriage
Preterm labor
Maternal complications
Read the full guide here
