Paracetamol, pregnancy and autism: what the science really shows

Dipa Kamdar

doi:10.64628/AB.pr4e9f4vw

Paracetamol, pregnancy and autism: what the science really shows

Dipa Kamdar

Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care & Education

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Abstract

US president Donald Trump has claimed that paracetamol (acetaminophen or Tylenol) use in pregnancy is linked to autism in children, urging pregnant women to avoid the painkiller. This announcement has sparked alarm, confusion and a flurry of responses from health experts worldwide. Trump’s comments come in a long line of unsubstantiated claims about the causes of autism, with paracetamol now the latest target.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publisher	The Conversation Trust (UK) Limited
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.64628/AB.pr4e9f4vw
Publication status	Published - 23 Sept 2025

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