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Dietary Precautions During Pregnancy |
by:
Beverley Brooke |
When you are pregnant, you should be sure to wash all raw vegetables prior to consumption. Raw vegetables havepotential to carry toxoplasmosis, which isparasite that is typically carried infeces of cats. It can sometimes get intosoil 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 that you consult with your healthcare provider during pregnancy to ensure thatherb is safe before you take it. Some herbs can be harmful to you or your unborn fetus, and result in premature labor, miscarriage or even birth defects. Some ofmore commonly known herbs to avoid during pregnancy include:
- Goldenseal
- Mugwort
- Penny Royal
- Aloe Vera
- Black Cohosh
- Blue Cohosh
- Buchers Broom
- False Unicorn
- Feverfew
- Juniper
- Lady’s Mantle
- Wormwood
Most of these herbs are known for their ability to stimulateuterus, which might lead to premature contractions or miscarriage. That said, midwives have used some herbs inlast trimester to help restartstalled labor or initiateoverdue labor. It is essential that you not try to use any of these herbs however without first consultingqualified healthcare provider. The consequences could be devastating.
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