Airborne supplement while PG?

[s7714]

Does anyone know if it's safe to take Airborne herbal supplements when you're PG?

TIA,
Jennifer
Mommy to
Annalia 3/03
DC #2 EDD: 6/05

[Tondi G]

I'm not sure if it was here or elsewhere but someone just asked this question and I think it was determined that it is not safe while preggo!

I'd kick up your intake of Vitamin C and zinc a bit. If you are flying somewhere drink LOTS of water while in flight (at least one cup per hour in the air) and wash your hands frequently.... use antibacterial hand gel when a sink isn't near! I am not positive if echinecea is ok while preggo (I think I was told it was while preggo with DS) but if so that would be a good thing to take to boost ones immune system.... stay away from Goldenseal though!!!!

these are the herbs in Airborne

Lonicera, Forsythia, Schizonepeta, Ginger, Chinese Vitex, Isatis Root, Echinacea)

Here is one site I found about herbs and pregnancy

http://healthyherbs.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tidesoflife.com% 2Fherbs_and_pregnancy.htm

read these too

http://www.enerchihealth.com/healthnotes/20001116_useof_echinacea.htm

http://www.drspock.com/article/0%2C1510%2C5985%2C00.html

Good luck

~Tondi
Mommy to Mason 7/8/01
and lil man #2 edd 5/5/05

[TaChapm]

I think I read awhile back that it isn't safe to take while pg.
Tara
Mommy to Jackson 11-10-02
and Surprise! #2 EDD 6-28-05

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[blnony]

My friend's OB told her it was safe to take while pg. In moderation of course.

[MorganMom]

My OB and midwife both said it's ok in moderation- I was told 1 dose in 24hrs is ok, not to be repeated more than once or twice.

The PP is right: you do want to stay away from goldenseal....but echinecia in moderation is ok.