Acid Suppressants in Pregnancy Not Linked to Neuropsychiatric Disorders in Kids

 ADHD in the News 2026-01-08


Key Takeaways: A large cohort study showed no association between use of acid-suppressant medications in pregnancy and neuropsychiatric outcomes in offspring after controlling for familial factors. Initial analyses showed "modest" increases in risk for these conditions, although absolute risks were still low. However, sibling-control analyses showed no such association, suggesting previous observations, "reflect residual confounding," the researchers concluded.