Research Check: does paracetamol in pregnancy cause child behavioural problems?
- Written by Norman Saunders, Professorial Fellow in Neuroscience, University of Melbourne

Paracetamol is widely used in all stages of pregnancy to reduce a high temperature and relieve pain. It should be taken only when needed, but is generally considered safe for the baby.
A study published on Tuesday in the journal JAMA Pediatrics linked the drug to...