Paracetamol in pregnancy safe — no increased risk of premature birth or low birth weight

New research confirms that taking paracetamol during pregnancy does not increase the risk of premature birth or low birth weight. The findings challenge earlier concerns about the safety of this widely used painkiller for expectant mothers.

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