Doctors Told Pregnant Women Tylenol Was Safe – New Research Raises Doubts

A new study suggests that fetal exposure to acetaminophen significantly increases the risk of ADHD in children, raising concerns about its safety during pregnancy. While acetaminophen has long been considered a low-risk pain reliever for pregnant women, this research—tracking a cohort of over 300 mothers—found that children exposed to the drug had nearly double the likelihood of developing ADHD. The effect was even more pronounced in girls, though researchers are unsure why. Acetaminophen in Pregnancy: A Hidden Risk? A new study published in Nature Mental Health suggests that fetal exposure to acetaminophen may increase the risk of ADHD in children....