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Ashwagandha Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safety 2024

Ashwagandha: enter citation distortion, guidelines confusion, and utter safety categorization chaos! This ancient Ayurvedic herb and popular supplement has been through it all. Can we look at the scientific and traditional literature and come to a final conclusion—are there any founded concerns about using ashwagandha during pregnancy and breastfeeding? The American Herbal Pharmacopeia (AHP) says NO. Since 2023, AHP has listed ashwagandha root as safe during pregnancy. Read on to uncover the full story and understand how it applies to you. 

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Can You Take Probiotics While Breastfeeding? Safety & Benefits

Your gut health is not only the foundation for your overall health—it’s also the basis of your baby’s long-term health and immunity. New research reveals that mother-baby microbiomes are so closely intertwined that they are one. Your breast milk is full of beneficial bacteria that reflect your gut health. Can taking probiotics provide additional benefits to your baby via breast milk?Â