EBCOG position statement about the use of herbal medication during pregnancy. (January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Savona-Ventura, Charles; Mahmood, Tahir
• Is Part Of: European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology. Volume 244(2020)
• Page Start: 38
• Page End: 39
• Publication Date: 2020-01
• Subjects: Herbal products -- Pregnancy -- Traditional medication -- Plant infusions; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Reproductive health -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Reproduction -- Periodicals; Obstétrique -- Périodiques; Gynécologie -- Périodiques; Reproduction -- Périodiques; Verloskunde; Gynaecologie; Voortplanting (biologie); Gynecology; Obstetrics; Reproduction; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 618.05
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2019.10.008
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0301-2115

Abstract

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.