More infoDonald Trump has said there is a link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism, in a claim widely condemned by experts. In Ireland, the HSE website says paracetamol "is a common painkiller used to treat aches and pain". It goes on to state that "paracetamol is safe to take in pregnancy and while breastfeeding, at recommended doses". Similarly, pain relief for pregnant women is woefully lacking and paracetamol is a much safer pain relief option during pregnancy than basically any other alternative and we need to take pain seriously for women, including whilst pregnant. “It is the first-line choice for pain management and fever control in a variety of patients, including pregnant women, children and the elderly.