Desert West OBGYN follows the recommendations set forth by the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology and the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine, who both stand by the recommendations that acetaminophen is considered safe in pregnancy and has not been shown to cause or increase risk for autism or other neurological disabilities in children. We encourage you to review their statements:
American College of Obstetrics: ACOG Affirms Safety and Benefits of Acetaminophen during Pregnancy
Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine: SMFM Response to Administration Announcement on Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Autism