Paracetamol (Acetaminophen), Pregnancy and Autism: What the New BMJ Review Really Shows

Review finds no evidence linking prenatal paracetamol use to autism Over the past few months we've seen a resurgence of a tired old claim: that taking paracetamol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy increases a child’s likelihood of developing autism. The spark this time came from a high‑profile political statement, not a scientific breakthrough. Yet the anxiety it generated was real. Pregnant women…