Pregnancy Care: Big relief for pregnant women, new study claims – Paracetamo is completely safe during pregnancy.

News India Live, Digital Desk: For a long time, there was a fear in the minds of pregnant women whether taking paracetamol in case of fever or pain is safe for their coming child? In recent years, some claims (including comments by former US President Donald Trump) have further increased this fear. But now the biggest medical research of the year 2026 has put an end to all these doubts. Scientists have clarified that the use of paracetamol during pregnancy does not cause any kind of ‘neurodevelopmental disorder’ (such as autism or ADHD) in children. What was revealed in the study? In this comprehensive study conducted by scientists from City St George’s University of London and Denmark, the health records of millions of children were analyzed. Key points of the research are as follows: No direct link: Researchers found that children of mothers who took paracetamol during pregnancy had no greater risk of developing autism or ADHD than children who did not take it. Reason for confusion: According to the study, the risks seen in previous research may not be due to the drug but to other factors such as the mother’s illness, high fever or genetics. Gold standard evidence: ‘The This review published in ‘Lancet’ is considered to be the most accurate evidence so far, because sibling comparison has also been used in it. Why is paracetamol necessary? Experts say that ignoring high fever or severe pain during pregnancy can be dangerous for both the child and the mother. Untreated fever can hinder the development of the fetus. In such a situation, paracetamol still remains the first choice of doctors because other painkillers (like ibuprofen) are not considered safe during pregnancy. Doctors’ advice: Caution is also necessary. Even though studies have declared paracetamol safe, doctors still recommend following the principle of ‘minimum dose’: Do not take without advice: Consult your gynecologist before taking any medicine. For short periods of time Usage: Take the medicine only as long as absolutely necessary and take the lowest effective dose. Check the label: Avoid medicines that contain other active ingredients (such as caffeine or phenylephrine) along with paracetamol.