📌 There is no evidence that taking #paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children.
Always follow NHS guidance and report any suspected side effects via the Yellow Card scheme https://t.co/Zb9paqdBIa
Read the full announcement – https://t.co/4DqLEYuOFf pic.twitter.com/uzOz54lAEZ
— MHRAgovuk (@MHRAgovuk) September 23, 2025
“Paracetamol remains the recommended pain relief option for pregnant women when used as directed. There is no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children.” https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-confirms-taking-paracetamol-during-pregnancy-remains-safe-and-there-is-no-evidence-it-causes-autism-in-children
“Pregnant women should continue to follow existing NHS guidance and speak to their healthcare professional if they have questions about any medication during pregnancy. Untreated pain and fever can pose risks to the unborn baby.” https://www.miragenews.com/mhra-paracetamol-safe-in-pregnancy-no-autism-1538223/
“Our advice on medicines in pregnancy is based on rigorous assessment of the best available scientific evidence. Any new evidence that could affect our recommendations would be carefully evaluated by our independent scientific experts.” https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-confirms-taking-paracetamol-during-pregnancy-remains-safe-and-there-is-no-evidence-it-causes-autism-in-children
h/t A Deplorable Neanderthal