EBCOG position statement about the use of herbal medication during pregnancy

Charles Savona-Ventura; Tahir Mahmood

doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2019.10.008

EBCOG position statement about the use of herbal medication during pregnancy

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2020 Jan:244:38-39. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2019.10.008. Epub 2019 Nov 1.

Authors

Charles Savona-Ventura¹, Tahir Mahmood²

Affiliations

¹ Faculty of Medicine & Surgery, University of Malta Medical School, Malta. Electronic address: charles.savona-ventura@um.edu.mt.
² Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, Scotland.

PMID: 31734622
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2019.10.008

Abstract

Pregnant women often resort to herbal medication to ameliorate the disturbing symptoms associated with pregnancy in the mistaken belief that these are safe and carry no potential harmful effects to the developing fetus. Healthcare personnel must be cognizant of the potential adverse side effects of these substances to be able to better advise their patients.

Keywords: Herbal products; Plant infusions; Pregnancy; Traditional medication.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Female
Humans
Medicine, Traditional
Phytotherapy*
Plant Extracts / adverse effects*
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications / drug therapy*

Substances

Plant Extracts