it is a natural herb to help you sleep, and my Doc said the only reason he doesn't say it's ok is b/c there haven't been ay studies done...
2007-12-27 03:16:52 · 8 answers · asked by biznitchil 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
There haven't been any studies done on melatonin in pregnancy, so stay away from it. Just because it's natural doesn't mean it's safe for pregnancy. Valerian root is natural, but dangerous during pregnancy. Try a cup of chamomile tea (plain chamomile with no other herbs in it) or some Benadryl. Both of those are pregnancy approved. The chamomile will also help you when you're feeling stressed. Drink that instead of alcohol.
2007-12-27 03:20:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plenty of studies done on Melatonin. It is rather mild in its effect. Dr. don't discuss or favor herbal remedies because there is is outside the loop of the establised medical community and FDA. It's not regulated, rated or recognized in the medical community. They can't make money on it.
2007-12-27 03:22:03 · answer #2 · answered by Elliott J 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2017-01-26 17:33:51 · answer #3 · answered by Nuwan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband takes it. I agree with your doc. if there's no studies done on it I would say don't risk it.
2007-12-27 03:41:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anyone 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've taken it before but I wouldn't risk it when I'm pregnant especially if the doctor said not to.
2007-12-27 03:20:42 · answer #5 · answered by Alexa's mommy ♥ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I work in a physician's office and he advises that alot for people but I had an aunt who took it and she said all she did was cry when she was on it. I guess I would try it and see how it works for you.
2007-12-27 03:20:01 · answer #6 · answered by reni768 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're pregnant, don't take it.
I have taken it (not pregnant) and it helped me a great deal with my insomnia and with jet lag.
2007-12-27 03:26:24 · answer #7 · answered by sarah jane 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my aunt gives it to herself, and all 3 kids, they swear by it and the doc's ok'd it for her. i would say it's safe
2007-12-27 03:20:24 · answer #8 · answered by jade4e83 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋