When a woman realizes that a new life has arisen inside her, she begins to worry about any occasion, because she is so worried about her child. And besides justified experiences, she is haunted by the usual "pregnant" tantrums, which, although they arose due to the right thoughts, are still harmful to both mother and baby. In addition to the help of loved ones and the doctor, who unanimously reiterate: "Only calm!", Sometimes it is worth resorting to medication sedatives. The first such remedy that comes to mind is valerian extract in various forms (tablets, tinctures and decoctions). How safe is valerian during pregnancy, and is it possible to take this affordable and natural drug for women in an interesting position?
Despite the fact that the composition of valerian includes environmentally friendly and natural raw materials, for all drugs during pregnancy, one principle applies: "Use, if not impossible, and take it if there is more benefit than harm!". You can take valerian extract during pregnancy only as prescribed by the doctor, and the fact of admission must be recorded in the exchange card. If an unexpected reaction occurs, the doctor will be able to draw an analogy and prescribe the correct treatment.
Valerian is a very mild sedative and antispasmodic. Therefore, valerian during pregnancy is an almost ideal drug for increased nervousness and uterine spasms (uterine tone), which most often bothers a woman in a similar condition. In addition, taking Valerian helps to improve sleep, gently calms, relaxes.
But even the most natural substances in some cases can adversely affect an unborn baby (cause miscarriage or developmental delay). So, for example, they do not recommend taking peppermint, wormwood, and thawing, because they are harmful to pregnant women. And you can’t even approach blooming rapeseed because of the threat of a miscarriage. And even our great-grandmothers knew about this. Likewise, tincture of valerian during pregnancy is low toxic, but it’s not worth the risk. And such universal immunostimulants as ginseng, garlic, echinacea, despite their high effectiveness, are recommended to be taken in very small quantities, since there is no accurate data on possible harm.
But when a pregnant woman is tormented by constant cramping of the uterus and causeless nervousness, sleep disturbance, it is most likely that the doctor will prescribe a natural sedative and antispasmodic. Therefore, if valerian during pregnancy is inevitable, then it is better to choose a decoction or tablets, since the tincture is prepared for alcohol. The most effective decoction and infusion, but preparing them for a long time and is not easy, so most patients prefer a convenient tablet form of medications.
Limitations on the uncontrolled use of medicinal valerian exist due to the fact that it can, with prolonged use (especially in large quantities), lead to disruption of cardiovascular activity (tachycardia attacks, heart pain), digestive (upset, nausea, constipation), nervous (dizziness, trouble sleeping) systems, cause allergic reactions. Similarly, valerian during pregnancy affects the fetus. It acts for a long time, and this can badly affect the condition of the child, who is categorically contraindicated in any change in the rhythm of the heartbeat.
The benefits of this drug are undoubtedly more than harm, especially if you do not abuse it in the first trimester, when the most important systems of the new man are formed. Therefore, tincture of valerian during pregnancy can be used to alleviate the condition of a woman expecting a baby, but under the constant and strict supervision of a doctor!