Dietary Precautions During Pregnancy

When you are pregnant, be sure to wash all raw vegetables prior to consumption. Raw vegetables have the potential to carry toxoplasmosis, a parasite that usually in cat feces. Sometimes it can enter the soil and contaminate fruits or vegetables.

Many women are interested in trying natural alternatives to medications during pregnancy. Some turn to herbal remedies. It is important to consult your health care provider during pregnancy to ensure that an herb is safe before drinking. Some herbs can be harmful to you or your unborn fetus and result in premature delivery, spontaneous abortion or birth defects.

 Some of the more commonly known herbs to avoid during pregnancy include:
-this Seal gold
-Artemis
-Penny Royal
-Aloe Vera
-Cohosh Black
-Blue -Cohosh
-Buchers Broom
-false Unicorn
-Matricaria
-Enebro
-Alquimila
-Ajenjo

Most of these herbs is known for its ability to stimulate the uterus, which could lead to premature contractions or spontaneous abortion. That said, midwives have used some herbs in the last trimester to help restart a stopped job or start a backlog. It is essential that you do not try to use any of these herbs however without first consulting a qualified healthcare professional. The consequences could be devastating.