LeslieK,
We do not recommend the safety of most herbal products as they have not been studied, are not FDA regulated and may possibly contain heavy metal content such as lead or mercury. We do not know how much transfers into breast milk or the possible effects it could have on infants. According to the Natural Medicine database it is considered unsafe in pregnancy and lactation when used orally. Theoretically, the hormonal effects of vitex agnus-castus might adversely affect pregnancy or lactation. Possible side effects include stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting, itching skin or rash, irregular or prolonged menstrual bleeding, headache, fatigue, and insomnia, vertigo, confusion and weight gain.
Sandra Lovato R.N.
InfantRisk Center
806-352-2519
- The recommendations the InfantRisk Center provides are not meant to replace medical advice from your physician. The ultimate decision to breastfeed while taking medications should be based on an informed decision including available data, discussions between a mother, her physician, and the infants' pediatrician. The decision to take medications during pregnancy should be based available data and a discussion between a mother and her OB/GYN. To ask a question, Create an Account or Login.
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