Acetaminophen in Pregnancy and Attention-Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Abstract
( Obstet Gynecol . 2025;145:e146-e147. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005896.) A recent systematic review by Damkier et al addressed the current evidence surrounding acetaminophen use during pregnancy and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This article is a letter to the editor regarding this study and its findings, putting forth concerns about the study as well as a contrasting opinion to its conclusions.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Pregnancy and Medication Impact
Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Obstetric Anesthesia Digest
- Volume
- 46
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 24–25
- Publication date
- 1 March 2026
- Language
- EN