Is Chamomile safe during pregnancy?
Soothing extract in many products. Little is known about concentrated use in pregnancy; can cause allergy in people sensitive to daisies/ragweed.
What the sources say
NCCIH says little is known about whether chamomile is safe in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. LactMed notes chamomile preparations have been used for cracked, bleeding nipples and mastitis, though without strong evidence. NCCIH notes allergic reactions are more likely in people allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds or daisies. Ask your clinician about concentrated oil or supplements in pregnancy; keep products off the nipple before feeds.
Also listed as
chamaemelum nobile flower extract, chamomile extract, chamomile oil, chamomilla recutita flower extract, german chamomile, matricaria chamomilla flower extract, matricaria recutita, roman chamomile
Sources
- NIH NCCIH: Chamomile: Usefulness and Safety
- NIH LactMed: Chamomile - Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed)
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.