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SMFM Statement on Acetaminophen & Autism

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's official statement and The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' FAQ advise that acetaminophen is appropriate for treating pain and fever during pregnancy, noting that untreated fever—especially in the first trimester—raises risks of miscarriage, birth defects, and preterm birth, untreated pain can contribute to maternal depression, anxiety, and hypertension, and current evidence does not establish a causal link to autism or ADHD.

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SMFM Statement on Acetaminophen & Autism
The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's official statement and The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' FAQ continues to advise physicians and patients that Acetaminophen is an appropriate medication to treat pain and fever during pregnancy. Untreated fever, particularly in the first trimester, increases the risk of miscarriage, birth defects, and premature birth, and untreated pain can lead to maternal depression, anxiety, and high blood pressure.

A thorough review of the existing research does not establish a causal relationship between Acetaminophen use during pregnancy and an increased risk of Autism or Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) in children.

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