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Can Herbs Taken During Pregnancy Cause Any Fetal Defects?

im 20 weeks pregnant and i didnt know i was until 3 weeks ago and i was taking herbs to increase my breasts....i took the herbs for four months up intil i found out i was pregnant 3 weeks ago! im so worried about the health of my baby! what are the chances of the fetus getting birth defects?! please help! i havnt been this scared in my life and my dr im seeing isnt being much help. the list of herbs are; fenugreek extract, saw palmetto, fennel, L-tyrosine, mexican wild yam, pacific kelp, damiana, dong quai, motherwort extract, black cohosh extract, oat grass, blessed thistle, hops extract.                                                                  
Wed, 3 Feb 2016
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Hi, I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.

Pleasedo not panic.
Most of the herbs that you have taken are having anti oxidant properties, in fact they will have a protective action for your body.
They will not have any bad effects on the baby.

I hope this answer helps you.
Thanks
Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar
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Can Herbs Taken During Pregnancy Cause Any Fetal Defects?

Hi, I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. Pleasedo not panic. Most of the herbs that you have taken are having anti oxidant properties, in fact they will have a protective action for your body. They will not have any bad effects on the baby. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar