Herbs to avoid while pregnant

[Rebby74]

There are a lot of herbs that are too strong for a baby to handle (same with over the counter or prescription drugs) A lot of people have the idea that because herbs are natural they are completely safe at all times. I'm definitely one who thought that!
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Here's a list of herbs that are too strong to take while you're pregnant or if you must take them, take them in MODERATION:

angelica Can proote menstruation/miscarriage
black cohosh or blue cohosh Can promote uterine contractions, increasing incidence of miscarriages
coltsfoot Contains alkaloids that may damage the liver of the fetus
comfrey Contains alkaloids that may damage both maternal and fetal livers
dong quai Can promote menstruation/miscarriage
echinacea A powerful medicine that may be too concentrated for a fetus
feverfew Can promote menstruation/miscarriage
ginger root Can promote menstruation/miscarriage
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hmmm... what about ginger tea for morning sickness??
ginseng Can affect hormonal system during crucial stages of fetal development
goldenseal Can promote uterine contractions
licorice Can affect hormonal system during crucial stages of fetal development
mugwort A powerful medicine that may be too concentrated for a fetus
pennyroyal Can promote uterine contractions, increasing incidence of miscarriages
tansy Can promote menstruation/miscarriage
valerian A powerful medicine that may be too concentrated for a fetus
yarrow A powerful medicine that may be too concentrated for a fetus

[:domesticgoddess:]

Great information! You might also add Red Raspberry Leaf in the first trimester.
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[Rebby74]

Thanks :domesticGoddess:!
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I'm surprised I didn't remember that one. I had a lot of problems with people (mainly my mom who is a naturopathic doctor) telling me I needed to drink red raspberry leaf tea to help with my morning sickness with my first pregnancy. It is good to drink in the last trimester (gets your uterus in shape)
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but NOT in the first!! Thank God my body was working right and told me "no way!" everytime I got close to the tea. Just the smell of it made me sick!

[Rebby74]

Hmmm... that's weird. I just posted a note, edited it, and now it's not showing up!!
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[~babywanted~]

Tracey, Red Raspberry leaf??? Wow! I had been drinking it for awhile while ttc and I think I did a few times during my 2ww. The box says it is safe and "can be used during all stages...including pregnancy and while nursing."
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Mine has calcium (6mg), magnesium(5mg), manganese(.6mg), potassium (25 mg) in it along with 1,500 mg of raspberry leaf. Where did you hear it was unsafe?

Btw, thanks Rebekah for the info!