2007-04-12 06:31:27 · 9 answers · asked by Austin Ellis- Due May 18, 2010 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Although certain herbs are beneficial during pregnancy and can prevent anemia or help with a smooth delivery, the following herbs should be avoided during this time:
* Aloe vera
* Angelica
* Anise
* Arnica
* Asafetida
* Ashwaganda
* Barberry
* Basil
* Bee balm
* Black cohosh
* Bladderwrack
* Blessed thistle
* Bloodroot
* Blue cohosh
* Blue flag
* Borage
* Buchu
* Bugleweed
* California poppy
* Camphor
* Cascara sagrada
* Cassia
* Castor oil
* Catnip
* Celandine
* Celery
* Coltsfoot
* Comfrey
* Corydalis
* Dong quai
* Elecampane
* Ephedra
* Fenugreek
* Feverfew
* Goldenseal
* Guggul
* Horehound
* Hyssop
* Ipecac
* Juniper
* Kava
* Lemongrass
* Licorice
* Lobelia
* Mace
* Motherwort
* Mugwort
* Myrrh
* Nutmeg
* Oregon grape root
* Osha
* Parsley
* Pennyroyal
* Pleurisy root
* Prickly ash
* Quassia
* Red clover
* Rosemary
* Rue
* Sage
* Senna
* Thuja
* Turmeric
* Uva Ursi
* Vervain
* Vitex
* Wild indigo
* Wormwood
* Yarrow
2007-04-12 06:35:53 · answer #1 · answered by Ladybird 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must remember that anything that goes into your body directly affects your baby. What you feel from the drug, your baby will feel also. If you continue to take this during your pregnancy, your baby will be born addicted to "speed", which to your baby, as small and young as he is, it is an extremely potent for your fetus. DO NOT take anything that your ob/gyn OKs. If you talk to your Dr and he/she says OK, then fine, but I think NOT. BAD IDEA. If you need something to keep you going, find an all natural energy drink and go with that. I have kids so I know how it is to work and be pregnant. I worked a full time job, and went to school full time, and never ever once even thought about taking anything like that. I drank one cup of coffee and pulled through the day best as I could. You need to put your baby's needs first. Yours come last. Sorry but that is the way the human body is designed.
2007-04-12 06:43:07 · answer #2 · answered by Rahma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see your doctor. The pain could be from something else altogether though. Missing the pills could be why you are getting the pain, headaches and back pain. Kinda like PMS or your body could just be changing. But I will tell you this. You abdomen will become hard when you get pregnant and if you have not had time to go buy the test and take it then this would be a good way to tell. Other people might disagree with this but this was how I could tell when I was pregnant.
2016-05-18 02:08:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you take ephedra?? Think about it the baby needs all the extra calories you can provide, so why would you be trying to get rid of your bodies stored up calories?
2007-04-12 06:35:24 · answer #4 · answered by bamafleck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just stop taking it now if you think you're pregnant. I was taking xenadrine when I must have been about 2 weeks prego but I stopped that same week (just because). I thought all that peeing was a result of the xenadrine, but it must have been the pregnancy. Anyways I'm glad I stopped when I did because I want whats best for my babies (I'm having twins)...so you should too.
2007-04-12 06:56:54 · answer #5 · answered by Jess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHAT!!!! why would you ever think of taking Ephedra??? it is banned for one. (In Ca. anyways) they put that stuff in diet pills. Why would you ever think of taking it while you are pregnant??? they tell you not to even drink caffeine, and you are wondering about Epehdra??? well in the short.... dont use it.
2007-04-12 06:36:48 · answer #6 · answered by Ethan's Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, but stop taking it because it can cause problems later on.
2007-04-12 06:35:00 · answer #7 · answered by ilovemykids 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i doubt it, but i wouldn't reccomend doing that a lot.
2007-04-12 06:34:27 · answer #8 · answered by *<dEzI>* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.
2007-04-12 06:35:34 · answer #9 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋