Safe use of herbs during prenancy

Post by **Butterfly1984** » Fri May 02, 2008 8:57 am

Merry Meet

Is been a long time since I was here last and in that time I have fallen pregnant with my first child!I am very exxcited but would like some help.
I would like to known what herbs I can use and whih I def cannot during pregnancy. I do know that wormwood and mugwort are an absolute no no. One of my favourite resins to burn in benzoin, such a beautiful scent and calming effect. Is this ok to use as incense?
Thanks

Butterfly

angelwitch · Post by **angelwitch** » Fri May 02, 2008 9:52 am

Hello Butterfly

Firstly Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know that Rosemary is a definite NO NO to!

I was once told that when pregnant especially in the first 3 months that you shouldnÂ´t really use any aromatherpy oils, but you can use Lavender diluted with an oil after the 3 month period.

I donÂ´t really know about resins-incense, sorry.

Good Health to you
x

Post by **Butterfly1984** » Fri May 02, 2008 10:03 am

thanks thats great. Im 19 weeks if that helps anyone. Your not really meanto to do almost anything in the first 3 months, im sure they would tell you not to breathe too much if they could lol.

Post by **Butterfly1984** » Fri May 02, 2008 10:03 am

thanks thats great. Im 19 weeks if that helps anyone. Your not really meanto to do almost anything in the first 3 months, im sure they would tell you not to breathe too much if they could lol.

Post by **watershield** » Fri May 02, 2008 10:31 am

Safe to use Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Parsley....

Seriously, if in doubt do without. Everything that you ingest WILL be ingested by your baby. If I were you, I'd just think healthy for the next year.

Post by hedge* » Sat May 03, 2008 2:40 am

WOW!
Congratulations butterfly - that is awesome news.

Incense is fine to use during pregnancy so long as you're not going to be holding your head above the smoke.
DO NOT take any herbs while pregnant, unless you have spoken to your doctor AND a qualified reputable herbalist. It's just not worth the risk.
Obviously a sprinkling of Herbs Provencal on your pizza is OK.

Post by **Butterfly1984** » Sat May 03, 2008 6:12 am

thanks im so excited. i have not been practising as much as i should in the last year, life as it sometimes does has got in the way. But being pregnant has re-awakened my urge to learn and practise again, i am becoming incredibly maternal.
im eating food with herbs in, nothing major, bit of basil or garlic here and there. and as you say im not sticking my head over the smoke just enjoying the fragrances and upliftig effects i have missed so much.#
tanks for all your help.
blessed be
Butterfly