23/09/2025
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published a clear statement on the safety of paracetamol use in pregnancy, stating that there is no confirmed link between taking paracetamol during pregnancy and autism in children.
Paracetamol remains the recommended pain relief option for pregnant women when used as directed.
Managing pain and fever during and after pregnancy is really important for the wellbeing of women and their babies. Pain can impact a woman’s physical and psychological health, while unmanaged fevers can pose risks for both the mother and unborn baby.
You can read the RCOG’s advice for pregnant people on the use of paracetamol to manage fever and pain here: https://brnw.ch/21wW1xA
