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asked by: wannababy25 on March 18th, 2006
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There's nothing worse than some fool who comes on and tries to sell crap!! Go away! Urgh!!
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lesliepei
replied on March 18th, 2006
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Stay Away
Ladies, please stay away from herbal products when you are pregnant or could be pregnant. They have not been studied in pregnancy and their safety during this time is not known.
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Malory
replied on March 19th, 2006
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Also, nettle contains vitamin a, too much of which can cause birth defects.
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Lalee
replied on March 19th, 2006
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Yay for post titles that make no sense!
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Sweetlee
replied on March 20th, 2006
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I'm folkowing something called the gentle birthing method, lots of stars (inc elle mcphearson) have used it...

On it I have to have some teas from 12 weeks (to help the uterus) and one is nettle leaf...Am worried now...Would this not eb ok then from 12 weeks???

Please help!
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lesliepei
replied on March 20th, 2006
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I wouldn't take any herbals without getting the okay from your obstetrician. Better to be safe than sorry.
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