Acetaminophen use in pregnancy and ADHD risk in offspring

Researchers found a modest association between ‘any prenatal maternal use’ of acetaminophen” in all three trimesters and ADHD in the offspring but not with use for fewer than eight days.

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SSRIs in Pregnancy May Raise Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders

A new study at Johns Hopkins University has found that prenatal SSRI exposure was almost three times more likely in boys with autism spectrum disorders – risk was highest with exposure in the first trimester. Prenatal exposure to SSRIs in boys also resulted in higher rates of developmental delays; risk was highest with exposure during the third trimester.

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