Propartum Drops contain herbs that have been safely used for centuries in traditional folk medicine to prepare women for childbirth. Because of their tonic effect on the uterus, they should not be used during the earlier stages of pregnancy, but only in the last two to three weeks to strengthen contractions and prepare the uterus for birth.

middot; No, your prenatal vitamins should be the only supplement used during pregnancy unless your health care provider specifically instructs you to use an additional product.

Generally the time to be most careful in pregnancy is during the first trimester (the first three months). If you have a history of miscarriages, you will want to be more careful throughout. The main herbs to avoid throughout pregnancy are those with alkaloids such as goldenseal, laxatives such as rhubarb and anything with a hormonal action like licorice. Nursing has different concerns because not all herbs that would be going through the bloodstream actually get into the milk.

Herbs are nature's nutritional bounty. They are rich sources of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and related nutrients essential for good health. The herbal mixtures used in these products have been created by experts to maximize nutritional potency. The herbs are of the highest quality available anywhere in the world and are free of pesticide residues and other possible contaminants. Tableting of the herbal mixtures occurs under strict quality control to assure both purity and safety.

Since typical multivitamins contain 200-400 mg of calcium, you need to get the remainder of your recommended intake from either a calcium supplement or through your diet. Please follow the link here to WebMD’s advice about calcium and bone health.

We have developed some guidelines called "Considerations for Pregnancy and Post Natal Exercise" which outlines the most important factors to consider. It includes suggestions for suitable exercise during pregnancy and some precautions to consider. This pamphlet is included in Your Powerful Pregnancy Program together with the booklet As Your Shape Changes which also includes information about exercising during pregnancy.

Nature's Birth Drops contain herbs that have been safely used for centuries in traditional folk medicine to help women during childbirth. Despite the safety of the herbs during this time, it should be remembered that herbs are medicines and should therefore be used during childbirth only under supervision of your doctor, midwife, doula or other health professional.

While Gaviscon® has not been studied for use during pregnancy, ingredients in this product have been shown to be safe for use during pregnancy.

Yes, as a matter of fact, breastfeeding is strongly recommended if you have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Women have a much better chance of keeping their blood sugars normal if they breastfeed as well as delaying or preventing Type 2 diabetes from developing. In addition, breastfeeding reduces the risk of obesity and Type 2 diabetes in the child. Again, breastfeeding is very important and strongly encouraged. Diabetes and high blood pressure are caused by many factors.

No. Drinking during pregnancy can have a number of harmful effects on the newborn, ranging from mental retardation, organ abnormalities, and hyperactivity to learning and behavioral problems. Moreover, many of these disorders last into adulthood. While we don't yet know exactly how much alcohol is required to cause these problems, we do know that they are 100-percent preventable if a woman does not drink at all during pregnancy.

The FDA has classified Cipro as a type C drug. The effect that Cipro has on an unborn child has not been studied extensively in humans, but has been shown to increase bone development problems in animals. Notify the prescribing doctor immediately if you become pregnant while taking Cipro. Cipro is not recommended during breast feeding as it does pass into breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. Antibiotics kill off bacteria in the body.

Because the herbs are formulated to help procure a pregnancy there is nothing in them that will harm a baby or the mother; we are qualified herbalists and naturopaths and therefore know which herbs are, and are not, safe for this purpose.