A message from: NVRH Medical Providers
NVRH cares about your health and wellbeing and is committed to following established medical guidance from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM), and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
On September 22, 2025, President Donald Trump announced that his public health experts had found a link between acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy and autism. This claim is not supported by scientific evidence.
The highest quality scientific studies have consistently failed to establish any causal relationship between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism or other neurodevelopmental conditions. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) continues to be considered safe to take as directed, including during pregnancy, and studies have not shown that it causes autism.
Furthermore, fever poses serious risks to maternal and fetal health, making safe fever reduction critical. Untreated fever during pregnancy can increase the risk of complications such as neural tube defects, preterm birth, and other serious outcomes. Tylenol is widely regarded as safe and effective for reducing fever and helping prevent potentially serious outcomes for both mother and baby.
Tylenol is safe and effective
Tylenol is also recommended over non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve) that carry known fetal risks and are not recommended during pregnancy.
Our obstetrics team, pediatricians, primary care providers, and emergency physicians stand behind this evidence-based recommendation. We encourage you to rely on your relationship with your medical provider, who knows you and your medical history, to determine what is in the best interest for you and your baby’s health.