Prenatal Opioid Pain Medications Likely Not Linked to Autism or ADHD Risk
A recent study suggests that confounding may explain the increased risks of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD associated with prenatal prescribed opioid analgesic (POA) exposure.1 Many obstetrician-gynecologists prescribe opioid analgesics to help manage their patients’ pregnancy pain. However, research has suggested a potential link between prenatal POA exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders.
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