Medsafe and midwives reject Trump claims linking paracetamol to autism

Tuesday 23 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 23 Sep 2025, 2:45pm

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US President Donald Trump has claimed that using paracetamol during pregnancy may be associated with an increased risk of autism. New Zealand midwives and Medsafe have rejected these claims, stating that high-quality scientific evidence does not demonstrate a causal link between the medication and developmental concerns.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 23 Sep 2025, 9:42am

   Trump claims paracetamol in pregnancy linked to autism, Medsafe rejects link (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 23 Sep 2025, 10:22am

   Trump links autism to paracetamol use during pregnancy, despite decades of evidence it’s safe (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 23 Sep 2025, 2:45pm

   Paracetamol safe during pregnancy despite Trump claims - NZ midwives (opens in new tab)