The use of herbs by pregnant and childbearing women: a risk-benefit assessment.
This paper reviews some of the evidence in relation to herbal remedies, and considers both their efficacy and safety for pregnant and childbearing women. It concludes with some suggested guidelines for midwifery and obstetric practice.
Tiran
Denise
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School of Health and Social Care, University of Greenwich, Mansion Site, Avery Hill Campus, Avery Hill Road, Eltham, London SE9 2PQ, UK. m.d.tiran@gre.ac.uk
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008880:Midwifery / Q000592:standards*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D008517:Phytotherapy; D028321:Plant Preparations / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care / Q000379:methods; D012651:Self Medication / Q000451:nursing*
D028321:Plant Preparations