The federal government is seeking urgent advice after US officials flagged a potential link between paracetamol taken during pregnancy and autism in children. Donald Trump, alongside his health secretary, is expected to warn women against using paracetamol during pregnancy, citing a possible link with an increased risk of autism in children. US President Donald Trump is expected to warn women against the use of paracetamol during pregnancy. “Paracetamol remains Pregnancy Category A in Australia, meaning that it is considered safe for use in pregnancy,” a spokesperson said. “The TGA has no current active safety investigations for paracetamol and autism, or paracetamol and neurodevelopmental disorders more broadly.