Paracetamol is considered a safe and effective pain relief option for women, including during pregnancy, when used as directed.

Health authorities such as the NHS, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) continue to recommend paracetamol as the first-line treatment for mild to moderate pain and fever during pregnancy.

There is no evidence of a link for paracetamol causing autism.   Leading UK experts and medical organisations advise that occasional use of paracetamol at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time remains safe.

Women are encouraged to speak to a healthcare professional if they have concerns about medicine use during pregnancy or while trying to conceive.