Avoid If Pregnant

May stimulate uterine contractions, potentially leading to preterm labor.

May increase the risk of uterine bleeding and contractions due to its anticoagulant properties.

Contains thujone, which may stimulate menstruation and uterine activity.

Contains rutin, which may induce uterine contractions and cause severe toxicity.

Contains thujone, which may stimulate uterine contractions and cause toxicity.

Contains glycyrrhizin, which can raise blood pressure, lower potassium, and affect hormonal balance, posing risks to the fetus.

Fenugreek is not safe for use during pregnancy in amounts greater than those found in food; its use has been linked to increased risks of birth defects in both animals and people.

May alter hormonal balance, potentially impacting pregnancy maintenance.

Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which may harm the liver and the fetus. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding: Borage oil may cause birth defects, premature labor, or a blood disorder in infants known as blue baby syndrome.

Current evidence suggests that Panax ginseng is unlikely to cause harm in typical human consumption during pregnancy. However, due to uncertainty around estrogenic effects and animal evidence of teratogenicity at high doses, it is recommended to use with caution. Avoid products with unknown purity or adulterants, and consult with a healthcare provider before use.

May interfere with male fetal development by blocking 5-alpha-reductase, an enzyme critical for male hormone production.

Maternal ingestion has been associated with a range of fetal and neonatal side effects and adverse outcomes, including fetal tachycardia, increased meconium, profound neonatal congestive heart failure, and perinatal stroke.

It is likely unsafe to take pennyroyal by mouth or apply it to your skin when pregnant. There is some evidence that pennyroyal oil can cause abortions by causing the uterus to contract. But the dose needed in order to cause an abortion could kill the parent or cause life-long kidney and liver damage. Avoid use.

In large amounts, it contains apiole and myristicin, which may stimulate uterine contractions.

It may be unsafe to use sage during pregnancy because its constituent thujone may have harmful effects.

May increase uterine tone and stimulate contractions.

High doses may stimulate uterine contractions and cause miscarriage.

May soften the cervix and possibly interfere with labor progression (e.g., prolonged rupture of membranes).

Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which can cause liver toxicity and harm fetal development. Should not be used orally or on open wounds.

Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which may harm the liver and the fetus.

May stimulate uterine contractions and increase bleeding risk.

Contains thujone, which may stimulate uterine activity and cause toxicity.