I'm 39, had a miscarriage last year, pregnant again with low progesterone levels.. Is it safe to eat Ginger candies 2 times a day for morning sickness??
Thank you..
Hello,
Like most herbs, there are different opinions in regards to using ginger. Susun does use it for morning sickness but if you have a history of miscarriage, you may wish to avoid it during the first trimester. I would say that it is used sparingly most often and a couple of candies a day would seem quite low dosage. Susun suggests drinking ginger root tea by tablespoon dosages - so it is not something that you would want to drink a lot of. If you feel worried, you could try red raspberry leaf infusions. Not only does Susun use them for helping with morning sickness but as an ally in preventing miscarriage as it helps tone the uterus.
Here is an article of Susun's that you may find useful: http://childbearing-year.com/articles-Herbal_Allies_for_Pregnancy_Problems.php. There is also a number of articles and excerpts from Susun's book, The Childbearing Year. Would definitely be worth your time to peruse some of what is offered there as well. Just let us know if you need any further assistance.
blessings,
Kim
Wise Woman Team
I have to avoid ginger because I have menstrual flooding and in my experience it is not a very safe way to manage morning sickness. Mint tea (not pennyroyal! But other mints like peppermint/spearmint/chocolate mint), mint candies, blood sugar management (frequent protein snacks, low glycemic foods), saltines (esp. eaten before getting out of bed), and B complex vitamins may be a safer bet. Just my opinion. <3
Posted by: Rev. Rachael Bleymaier, MH | July 10, 2011 at 06:37 PM