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EU regulator: paracetamol can be used in pregnancy

Written by | 7 Feb 2026

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has released a statement designed to clear up any remaining uncertainty about the use of paracetamol. In the EU, the drug watchdog says, […]

Paracetamol use in pregnancy does not appear to increase risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities

Written by | 22 Jan 2026

Researchers report that paracetamol use during pregnancy does not raise the risk of autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or intellectual disability among exposed children. The findings were published on […]

Alcohol-free drinks popular during pregnancy – but new research shows guidelines are lacking

Written by | 12 Dec 2025

New research reveals that more than 7 in 10 (71%) women have consumed alcohol-free or low-alcohol drinks during pregnancy, signalling their growing popularity among expectant mothers seeking safer […]

Large paracetamol study offers reassurance

Written by | 9 Dec 2025

A rigorous systematic review of the use of paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) during pregnancy has found that the common painkiller does not increase the risk of specific […]

Study finds link between pregnancy nausea and depression

Written by | 8 Dec 2025

A severe form of nausea that occurs during pregnancy is linked to depression, according to a study conducted at the University of Turku in Finland. Researchers found that […]

Patients who discontinued GLP-1s had more weight gain, complications during pregnancy

Written by | 5 Dec 2025

In a study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham, pregnant individuals who stopped taking popular weight loss GLP-1 medications before or early in their pregnancy tended to gain […]

Two thirds of women gain too much or too little weight in pregnancy: Global study

Written by | 3 Dec 2025

Around two-thirds of pregnancies have weight gain that is more or less than recommended and is associated with complications such as preterm birth, large birth weight, and admission […]

Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children

Written by | 21 Nov 2025

Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children, finds an in-depth evidence review published by The BMJ today, in direct response […]

More women sought permanent contraception after Supreme Court Dobbs decision

Written by | 20 Nov 2025

In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ended the federal constitutional right to abortion and returned authority to individual states […]

New guidance on pregnancy and breastfeeding during clinical trials

Written by | 28 Sep 2025

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is working on guidelines for the inclusion of pregnant and breastfeeding individuals in clinical trials. The recommendations are designed to support better information […]

IU researchers find that opioid pain meds prescribed during pregnancy do not cause increased risk of autism or ADHD

Written by | 21 Sep 2025

An Indiana University study brings a comprehensive new perspective to a growing body of evidence suggesting that mild to moderate use of prescribed opioid pain medications during pregnancy […]

Use of antiseizure drugs with known or uncertain risks during pregnancy continues

Written by | 28 Jul 2025

Despite evidence of the risk of malformations at birth, or birth defects, use of some antiseizure drugs during pregnancy has persisted, according to a study published on July […]

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