Rosemary During Pregnancy: What You Should Consider

Rosemary during pregnancy – usually not a problem

If you love Mediterranean cuisine and its herbs, you can also enjoy it during pregnancy.

• If you are going through a healthy and problem-free pregnancy, you can also use rosemary in moderation in the kitchen.
• The popular herb has a labor-inducing effect, but in a normal pregnancy, this is so minimal that you don’t have to worry. It is important that you only use rosemary in small quantities.
• However, if you are pregnant, you should avoid rosemary. Therefore, to be on the safe side, ask your gynecologist if there is something that speaks against the use of the herb for you.

Never use rosemary oil

Essential rosemary oil is generally taboo during pregnancy.

• The oil promotes blood circulation. This can cause bleeding during pregnancy.
• In addition, the labor-inducing effect of the essential oil is significantly higher than that of rosemary in the form of sprigs.
• Especially in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy, the use of rosemary oil can be dangerous – even if the pregnancy is actually without problems.
• Another danger is that the essential oil can damage the nervous system of the unborn child.