Abortive plants prohibited in pregnancy

Did you know that there are some plants that you should not drink while you are pregnant? Usually, they are known as abortive plants, because they can cause serious damage to the health of your child, even to trigger a miscarriage. We tell you all about it in this article.

Abortive plants to avoid during pregnancy

The plants known as abortifacients have within their compounds some active ingredients that may favor the onset of contractions, thus triggering an abortion, especially during the first months of pregnancy.

For this reason, it is not usually recommended to pregnant women the intake of medicinal plants, unless they have prescription and medical accompaniment. Before consuming natural teas, consult your doctor about.

Abortive plants prohibited in pregnancy

Take note of those plants that could cause health problems for your baby and even yourself to avoid them during pregnancy. Next, we tell you what are the abortive plants that you should avoid ingesting:

• Wormwood
• Verbena
• Rue
• Boldo
• Yarrow
• Licorice
• Sage
• Tanaceto
• Fárfara
• Poleo peppermint
• Arnica
• Grass of Santa María
• Ginkgo biloba

The regular consumption of infusions made with these plants can some complications, especially during the first trimester of pregnancy, although its consumption is also discouraged in the second and third quarters. Among the possible problems we find:

1. Increased blood flow in the uterus.
2. Provocation of uterine contractions.
3. Induction of premature birth or abortion.
4. Effects harmful to the health of the fetus.
5. Bleeding, that can lead to the loss of the fetus.
6. Vomiting and nausea.
7. Diarrhea.
8. Numbness.

As we have already told you at the beginning of this article, consult with your doctor before ingesting any of these medicinal plants. Remember that during pregnancy you should pay special attention to your diet to take care of your health and that of your baby.

Consumption of infusions with abortive plants and risk of abortion

Many women consume infusions of one of the plants mentioned above in a attempt to minimize caffeine intake which, it is known, should not exceed 300 mg daily. Remember that caffeine is also present in tea, some soft drinks and chocolate.

Now, does this information mean that if you have had an absinthe tea you have a high risk of having an abortion? As a general rule, It is considered that the risk of abortion increases when consumption is regular and habitual. That is to say, if you have ingested a tea from one of these abortive plants before knowing that they could be harmful, there is no danger.

When in doubt, we recommend that you go to your doctor to request their opinion and remain calm, for your health and that of your child. No one can guide you better than the specialist.

Beneficial drinks for the pregnant woman

We have already seen what infusions are not recommended during the gestation stage, now we present you some options with which you can replace coffee or black tea of breakfast:

1. Chamomile: its digestive properties can help you if you have difficult digestions. In addition, it can help you fight insomnia.
2. Red tea: It does not contain theine, for this reason it is usually recommended in pregnancy. Its antihistamine properties make it a good choice for pregnant women suffering from allergies.
   
3. Tila: famous for its soothing properties, it can help you reduce anxiety and sleep peacefully.
4. Ginger: Ginger tea is often used to relieve stomach upsets such as nausea and vomiting.
5. Raspberry leaves: Grandmothers often recommend raspberry leaf tea as delivery approaches, due to its supposed benefits for toning the uterine muscles.

Note: While these infusions do not usually cause problems in pregnant women, before ingesting them, consult your doctor.

If you are pregnant, you must take special care with your diet and hydration. Pay attention to everything you eat to avoid harming your health or your little one's.