My wife is 19 wks pregnant and we heard pregnant women should not use some lotions.?

some of the oils that are put in lotions can be harmful to the baby. She recently bought some lotion w/eucalyptus and spearmint in it. any idea's if this is safe?

My wife is 19 wks pregnant and we heard pregnant women should not use some lotions.?
Eucalyptus and spearmint are fine.





SAFETY CAUTIONS: Peppermint





Non-toxic, non-irritant (except in concentration). Possible sensitization due to menthol. Avoid in pregnancy and lactation. Although peppermint is good for nausea, use a mint tea instead of the essential oil if you're pregnant





Wintergreen: The aroma of wintergreen is fresh, cleansing and minty. WARNING: Harmful or fatal if taken internally. One teaspoon can be fatal if ingested by a child.


Properties: Refreshing and invigorating.


Caution: Dilute well, skin irritant. Avoid if pregnant.





Eucalyptus: This is often used in topical preparations such as liniments, as well as cold-care products, including cough drops and inhalants.


Properties: Invigorating and purifying.
Reply:I've never heard of this!! That is crazy!! I don't think it's true. I've been pregnant two times and was never told this!!! If she did want some lotion that works good I would go with Palmers butter cocoa butter formula. It helps with the strech marks.
Reply:That is crazy!!
Reply:Any oils, creams, or herbal teas that contain herbs related to the mint family, such as spearmint, parsley, sage, and thyme, should be avoided. There are web sites out there that will tell you which herbs are safe and which are not.
Reply:You will hear many myths about pregnancy, the best thing to do is ask your doctor. He/She will best answer any questions about what to use and what not to use while being pregnant. Good Luck and CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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