I caught a cold this week and my sister gave me a sambucus elderberry syrup she uses. Im 14 weeks and thoda scared to take anything random. Has anyone used this while pregnant?
Instead of taking these supplements, why not try simple home remedies? Hot water with ginger, tulsi, and honey works wonders for cold. For any medicine or herb, always ask your gynac first to be safe.
Hey, please don't take any herbal or homeopathic medicines like Sambucus without asking your doctor first. Your body is very sensitive right now. Let the doctor guide you on what is safe for cold or cough.
I felt so anxious when I got a cold in my first trimester and wanted to take Sambucus, but I decided not to risk it. I just felt it was safer to stick to warm salt water gargles and ask my doctor first. It is always better to be double sure for the baby's sake.
Sambucus is basically elderberry, which is popular for immunity, but during pregnancy, we have to be very careful with herbal supplements. There's really not enough safety data on it. Just check with your gynac before taking it.
Honestly, my sleep-deprived brain is too fried to even pronounce that word properly right now! I had a bad cold during pregnancy and wanted to take it, but my doc told me to stick to steam inhalation. Save yourself the stress and ask your gynac first.
