SynthesisCurationis2016
A systematic review: Are herbal and homeopathic remedies used during pregnancy safe?
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 34 citations in OpenAlex.
- Integrative and complementary practices to control nausea and vomiting in pregnant women: a systematic review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P · 2022Pooled it
- Effectiveness and safety of herbal medicines for induction of labour: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMJ open · 2018Pooled it
- Evaluating the Reliability of Health Portals' Nutrition and Supplementation Advice for Pregnant Women: A Comprehensive Review.Nutrients · 2024Review
- Herbal medicine use during pregnancy and childbirth: perceptions of women living in Lilongwe rural, Malawi - a qualitative study.BMC women's health · 2023Article
- Effect of Castor Oil on Cervical Ripening and Labor Induction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of pharmacopuncture · 2022Review
- The use of complementary and alternative medicine during pregnancy: a cross-sectional study from Palestine.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2021Article
- Complementary medicines in pregnancy: recommendations and information sources of healthcare professionals in Australia.International journal of clinical pharmacy · 2018Article
- How Safe Is Ginger Rhizome for Decreasing Nausea and Vomiting in Women during Early Pregnancy?Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2018Review
- Effect and Safety of Castor Oil on Labor Induction and Prevalence of Vaginal Delivery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery researchReview
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Abstract
backgroundHerbal and homeopathic remedies have been used to assist with child bearing and pregnancy for centuries. Allopathic ('Western') medicine is traditionally avoided during pregnancy because of limited drug trials and the suspected teratogenic effects of these medications. This has led to an increase in the use of herbal and homeopathic remedies, asthey are viewed to have no teratogenic effect on the developing foetus. Health providers are faced with questions from their clients regarding the safety of these remedies, but much of the evidence about these herbal and homeopathic remedies is anecdotal and few remedies havebeen tested scientifically.
objectivesBy conducting a systematic review, the primary objective was to evaluate maternal and neonatal outcomes of ingested herbal and homeopathic remedies during pregnancy.
methodA systematic review was conducted to synthesise all the evidence with the purpose of evaluating the safety of herbal and homeopathic remedies based on adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Only randomised and quasi-randomised controlled trials that met allinclusion criteria were included in the review.
resultsThe ingestion of ginger for nausea and vomiting during pregnancy was shown to have no harmful maternal or neonatal effects. Ingestion of castor oil for induction of labour showed a tendency towards an increase in the incidence of caesarean section and meconiumstained liquor, warranting further research into its safety issues.
conclusionLarger randomised controlled trials need to be conducted, especially in South Africa, to establish the safety and efficacy of commonly-used remedies.
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