Someone suggested kava kava for my anxiety and stress but i had no idea about it before. Now that im pregnant i dont want to take any chance with herbal stuff. Anyone knows if its ok during pregnancy?
If you're looking at kava for calming down, I totally get it, pregnancy anxiety is real. But this one I'd skip and instead ask your gynac, mine suggested simple breathing and light walks which actually helped me.
From what I read, kava kava is generally advised against in pregnancy, it can affect the liver. When I asked my doctor about herbal supplements she said avoid any herbal sedative type things unless she clears it. Please dont take it without medical advice.
I'd stay away from kava during pregnancy honestly. Herbal doesnt always mean safe, and this one has warnings even for non pregnant people. Talk to your gynac before any such herbal supplement.
Kava is usually on the not-recommended list for pregnancy. If you're taking it for anxiety or sleep, please tell your doctor, there are safer ways to manage that during these months. Don't self prescribe herbals.
