There was a study stating that women who are taking paracetamol during pregnancy could cause Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or autism to their unborn baby. But another group of scientists recently debunked it saying it is not the case.
Mail Online published an article on July 1st reporting that paracetamol could be harmful to pregnant women along with their baby. The publication said that the said drug could result in having a child suffering from ADHD or autism. This is based on the study made by researchers who used over 2,000 women who were pregnant. These women took paracetamol during their pregnancy. Scientists then made some behavioral exams on their kids whose ages range from one to five. Results showed a link to ADHD soon as these children reach the age of five. This particular study also stated that boys are the ones usually affected than girls.
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This study, however, was recently debunked by another group of scientists. According to NHS.uk, researchers from Spain said that they did not see any link to ADHD or autism after doing a full on diagnosis in the case of pregnant women taking paracetamol. There was not even a single relation to a child's development or cognitive responses with women who were exposed to paracetamol during pregnancy.
Basically, the previous study didn't really prove that paracetamol could cause autism or ADHD to unborn children when their mother has been taking in the said drug during pregnancy. There are lots of factors rather that affect this case and it could be due to the parents' genes and other environmental and health issues. Unfortunately, the initial research did not include in their findings.
Pregnant women who are taking paracetamol can now breathe and relax knowing there is not a huge chance of them having a child with ADHD or autism. Share this information to your loved ones today.
