Question 1

Are foods with flaxseed (kashi cereal) or chicory root fiber (fiber1 bars/kashi cereal) safe for pregnancy? 1st trimester? heard they can cause miscarriage and/or uterine contractions?

Accepted Answer

I'm not a fan of taking anything like those during pregnancy. I feel a good prenatal multivitamin and nutritious diet suffice. I also feel all medications and supplements should be ok'd by your obstetrician. He/she and your pharmacist can advise you further and answer your question.

Question 2

Are fiber one protein bars acceptable in pregnancy? i read that chicory root extract which is contains, is dangerous. is that true?

Accepted Answer

In large doses, chicory root extract is not safe in pregnancy, increasing the  risk of bleeding or miscarriage. Since a azimuth safe dose is not known, you should avoid it.

Question 3

Just realized that the probiotics i've been taking since i was 17 weeks pregnant (28 weeks now) are made with inulin from chicory root. worried!?

Accepted Answer

Inulin is a naturally occurring carbohydrate from root vegetables that is not absorbed & used as a food source for probiotics & intestinal flora. It is fairly benign & there is no evidence that it is hazardous to take during pregnancy. However, it may feed unfriendly flora as well as friendly flora so may not be good for everyone. See http://www.Naturalnews.Com/022356_inulin_food_ingredients.Html.

Question 4

My tea has listed chicory root as one of the ingredients.   is this safe when i'm breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Chicory root is not recommended during breast feeding because of its many side effects.

Question 5

Is chicory as a coffee substitute good for you?

Accepted Answer

Chicory has nutrients like B6, Manganese and Vit c as well as inulin, a prebiotic that can improve GI health. It may lower blood sugar and reduce inflammation. However, it's not for everyone: some are allergic and get swelling and tingling of the mouth Those symptoms are obvious; if you try it and don't react then it's good for you.
See https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/chicory-coffee#section7

Question 6

I have been super queezy and found a lemon ginger tea, but it contains roasted chicory.  should i avoid it.  it's by celestial seasoning.

Accepted Answer

ginger can help with nausea, as can lemon balm (Melissa), lemon verbena and lemon grass.  Not sure which of these is in your tea, but chicory shouldn't pose a problem.

Question 7

Are there any interactions between chicory root and prozac (fluoxetine). i heard that chicory is a good coffee alternative and i would like to try it.
thanks?

Accepted Answer

Chicory root appears to have no known adverse interactions with any drugs. It may cause skin, respiratory, or intestinal allergies and it may induce uterine contractions...therefore it is not recommended in pregnancy. So if you are not pregnant or allergic to it, taking it with Prozac (fluoxetine) may be OK.

Question 8

Is sex safe in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

As long as there are no risk factors for preterm birth, placental problems, or bleeding, sex is safe in pregnancy.

Question 9

Is lithium safe in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Lithium is not safe during pregnancy. For one thing, it can cause cardiac/ heart defects in the baby ( epstiens anomoly). Lithium has a narrow margin of safety ; therfore, the fluid shifts that occur during pregancy may effect lithium levels, putting both the mother and baby at risk. If a woman is on prescribed medications and becomes pregnant, she should notify her doctor immediately.

Question 10

Is nauzene safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

It's basically just sugar and aspartame (nutrasweet).  As long as you don't have phenyketonuria, you can take it.  I am not a fan of aspartame anytime, and i think it's especially important to avoid as many artificial chemicals during pregnancy as possible, so i wouldn't recommend nauzene. There are other nausea treatments that i'd use first (try ginger tea).

Is chicory safe while pregnant

Are foods with flaxseed (kashi cereal) or chicory root fiber (fiber1 bars/kashi cereal) safe for pregnancy? 1st trimester? heard they can cause miscarriage and/or uterine contractions?

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Are fiber one protein bars acceptable in pregnancy? i read that chicory root extract which is contains, is dangerous. is that true?

Just realized that the probiotics i've been taking since i was 17 weeks pregnant (28 weeks now) are made with inulin from chicory root. worried!?

My tea has listed chicory root as one of the ingredients. is this safe when i'm breastfeeding?

Is chicory as a coffee substitute good for you?

I have been super queezy and found a lemon ginger tea, but it contains roasted chicory. should i avoid it. it's by celestial seasoning.

Are there any interactions between chicory root and prozac (fluoxetine). i heard that chicory is a good coffee alternative and i would like to try it. thanks?

Is sex safe in pregnancy?

Is lithium safe in pregnancy?

Is nauzene safe during pregnancy?

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