Prenatal paracetamol exposure and child neurodevelopment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

In sibling-comparison analyses, prenatal paracetamol exposure was not associated with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, or intellectual disability.

The journal Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women’s Health published in January 2026 an article entitled

“Prenatal paracetamol exposure and child neurodevelopment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.” The study examines whether use of paracetamol during pregnancy is associated with autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or intellectual disability in children.