Question 1

whats the danger in using borage oil or pilla?

Accepted Answer

Liver issues: can occur if the product has unsaturated  pyrrolizidine alkaloids.  Because of the concern of reliable quality in US products, I usually prefer other sources of GLA.  There are companies that remove the  pyrrolizidine alkaloids, but you should be careful about choosing your product.

Question 2

is argan oil safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Argan oil: Argan oil is a skin moisturizer rich in vitamin e and presumably would be ikay to use during oregnancy.

Question 3

is jane iredale concealer with castor seed oil safe to use in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can use this during pregnancy. It is common during pregnancy to notice increased acne or skin blemishes due to the hormone changes.

Question 4

is flaxseed oil capsules safe during pregnancy? i have heard that it isn't. thank you x

Accepted Answer

Probably fine: flax seed is a source of omega 3 fatty acids, but there is a debate on whether or not they are a good source when compared to fish oil.  You might want to check and see what percentage of DHA and omega 3's your prenatal pill has though.  The prenatal vit. may have sufficient amounts that flax seed oil is unnecessary.  Pregnancy is one of those times when you can get too much of a good thing

Question 5

is flax oil safe to use in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's safe but not likely do benefit you at all.

Question 6

what cooking oil is safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Any: Any cooking oil is safe.

Question 7

is sunflower seed oil safe to eat in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: No adverse effects have been reported, but don't use excess amounts.

Question 8

does using coconut oil as a lubricant reduces the chance of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No...: No.Condoms, birth control pills and other hormones, spermicides, abstinence prevent pregnancy.

Question 9

is olive cookinh oil good during pregnancy? if not which cooking oils are? thank you

Accepted Answer

Olive oil: Olive oil is safe to cook with during pregnancy.

Question 10

i've been ttc, and have experienced other symptoms. i woke up with oil covering my bra and bed sheets. could this be a pregnancy symptom?

Accepted Answer

?oil: Oil on your bra is not a sign of pregnancy.

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Is flaxseed oil capsules safe during pregnancy? i have heard that it isn't. thank you x

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Is flax oil safe to use in pregnancy?

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What cooking oil is safe during pregnancy?

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Is sunflower seed oil safe to eat in pregnancy?

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Does using coconut oil as a lubricant reduces the chance of pregnancy?

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I've been ttc, and have experienced other symptoms. i woke up with oil covering my bra and bed sheets. could this be a pregnancy symptom?

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