November 21, 2025 — The Society for Women’s Health Research released the following statement reaffirming its commitment to the latest evidence regarding the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy.
The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) reaffirms its commitment to science-based evidence and shared decision-making with respect to acetaminophen use during pregnancy. At this time the current evidence does not demonstrate a causal connection between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism or other neurobehavioral problems in children.
Acetaminophen is currently one of the only medications available to treat high fevers during pregnancy, which can lead to complications during pregnancy, including congenital heart and neural tube defects.
Our position aligns with the recommendations of leading medical and professional scientific societies, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM). We encourage women to discuss questions about medication use during pregnancy with their health care provider, who can address concerns and provide personalized support.
SWHR at its core is a science-based organization. Our tools and resources are science-based, and we remain committed to our foundational pillar of promoting research on sex differences to optimize women’s health. This includes championing the inclusion of pregnant women in research to ensure that they and health care providers have the information they need to make informed decisions about the health of both mother and baby. The current national conversation provides an important opportunity to engage in additional research and implement the Task Force on Research Specific to Pregnant Women and Lactating Women (PRGLAC) recommendations to optimize the health of women and their babies.
SWHR will continue to monitor new research as it becomes available and is committed to updating our position in alignment with scientific evidence.