Herbal Remedies & Supplements for Pregnancy
Seeing as this is a frequently posted topic we have decided to start a permanent thread here.
If you are using or have used any herbal remedies or supplements for Pregnancy or you would like information relating to a particular remedy feel free to post here. There are quite a few available for different purposes (eg Raspberry Leaf, Evening Primrose Oil), so why not post your recommendations or experiences.
If you would like information regarding multivitamins (eg Blackmores, Elevit etc) you can find more information in the following thread:
Multivitamins for TTC, Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
If you would like information regarding Herbal Remedies & Supplements while TTC or Breastfeeding, you can find more information in the following threads:
Herbal Remedies & Supplements for TTC
Herbal Remedies & Supplements for Breastfeeding
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Cailin
Herbal Teas for Pregnancy
When it comes to herbal medicines and safety during pregnancy, it's a bit of a minefield out there! I am in the process of compiling a comprehensive document on safe herbs for pregnancy and lactation, including herbs that are safe to use under certain circumstances. I will post it on BB when complete... could take a little while...but bear with me :)
For now, I can say that Chamomile tea is very safe during pregnancy and lactation (unless you are allergic to plants from the daisy family), and it supplies Calcium and Magnesium, is calming to the stomach and can reduce nausea and reflux. Ginger is also safe, but care should be taken as it is very warming and in very high doses (as were most likely given to those poor little rodents) it can be too warming and too thinning to the blood. I wouldn't exceed 1200 mg (1.2 grams) a day in pregnancy, and I prefer to prescribe fresh ginger root as a tea (a few thin slices per cup of boiled water, up to four times daily). This way, you are not eating the ginger, just drinking the liquid. This is brilliant for m/s provided you can handle the taste - which is yummy to most people, but with m/s, taste buds are a bit less cooperative to say the least ;)
I tend to recommend Spearmint, Chamomile, Meadowsweet, Nettle, Lemon Balm and Ginger in early pregnancy, and Raspberry Leaf (with Spearmint for taste) in the 2nd & 3rd trimesters. These are all safe herbs that can be considered similar to foods ...nettle tea even tastes like spinach, and has many of the same nutrients - including lots of Iron and Magnesium. If anyone has any specific questions, feel free to ask - herbs are one of my greatest loves :) and I'm happy to help out where I can
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can I take Bioglan brand O3 double strength fish oil with blackmores multivitamin?
I know that fish oil is good for the baby, I wonder if I can take the blackmores pregnancy gold multi-vitamin (which has fish oil in it) and also take the double strength fish oil - brand Bioglan.
this has this much fish oil
Each Soft Gel Capsule contains:
Concentrated Omega-3 Triglycerides - fish 1200mg, containing: Omega 3 triglycerides (600mg) as Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 360mg, Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 240mg.
will that be ok? i just think the blackmores one doesn't have enough fish oil in it.
Otherwise, can I take elevit or other supplements which doesn't have fish oil and combine Bioglan together?
thanks for everyone's help.
carlini
Herbal Remedies & Supplements for Pregnancy
Just wondering what is safe to take for high anxiety?