St John’s Wort in pregnancy? Is it safe?
August 7, 2008 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Women's Health
St. John’s Wort is a popular herb that many people used to relieve symptoms of mild and sometimes moderate depression. It has had some bad press from time to time but it does seem to be helpful for many people who do take it. However – is it safe in pregnancy?
This is a concern in the medical community because there isn’t much information on it. You can read what’s known now in this article: St. John’s Wort: Is it Safe for Pregnancy?
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