"This systematic review and meta-analysis found no evidence that maternal paracetamol use during pregnancy increases the risk of autism spectrum disorder, ADHD or intellectual disability among children, says the study, which is published in the Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women's Health. It has been undertaken by a team of seven researchers from across Europe, led by Asma Khalil, a professor of obstetrics and maternal fetal medicine at City St George's, University of London, who is also a consultant obstetrician at St George's hospital in London."
"Khalil said: The message is clear: paracetamol remains a safe option during pregnancy when taken as guided. This is important as paracetamol is the first-line medication we recommend for pregnant women in pain or with a fever, and so they should feel reassured that they still have a safe option to relieve them of their symptoms."
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 43 studies found no evidence that maternal paracetamol use during pregnancy increases risk of autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, or intellectual disability in children. Papers that compared health outcomes among siblings included 262,852 under‑18s assessed for autism, 335,255 assessed for ADHD and 406,681 assessed for intellectual disability. Paracetamol taken as guided during pregnancy remains a safe option for treating pain and fever. Paracetamol is recommended as the first‑line medication for pregnant women with pain or fever, and pregnant women should feel reassured about its continued use.
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