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I'm 17wks pregnant. i have read that using peppermint oil (ingested and possibly topically) can be dangerous. how much would it take to become i risk?
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Peppermint oil: Please read this article: http://www.livestrong.com/article/158249-peppermint-oil-pregnancy/ BreastCancer.org recommends against rubbing peppermint oil on your skin if you are pregnant. " "Medline Plus recommends avoiding any form of peppermint oil if you are pregnant." Some doctors say it is fine to drink peppermint oil in herbal tea. Why take any risks at all when it is your baby's wellbein
Answered 5/24/2017
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Theoretical risk: Here's a link that may help: http://www.livestrong.com/article/158249-peppermint-oil-pregnancy/
Answered 9/10/2017
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