Not all herbs are safe during pregnancy.

Some herbs help, some will harm during pregnancy.

Please read the following list carefully and bookmark this site for future reference. These herbs can cause many different complications during pregnancy including birth defects and spontaneous abortion.

Also do not take excess amounts of vitamins A, C and D. Completely avoid smoking, alcohol, raw or undercooked meats, radiation, caffeine, diethylstilbestrol, aspirin, antihistamines and all contact with cat feces.

Goldenseal can cause uterine contractions.

What's GOOD to use during pregnancy and lactation?

Raspberry tea is an excellent uterine tonic. Drink as often as possible during pregnancy and have a painless delivery (not guaranteed, of course). It will strengthen your uterus and help recovery after delivery as well as ease labor.

Alfalfa is great for building red blood cells. Use during pregnancy and lactation.

Nettle will add calcium and vitamin K to your diet.

Parsley, chicory, and dandelion will add lots of folic acid to your diet. Essential in avoiding birth defects.

Amino Acids will help strengthen your abdominals and also help form very healthy babies.

Anise and fennel seed teas will help your upset stomach.

Slippery Elm Bark can help with heartburn.

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