It is recommended that herbal supplements not be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Why is that recommendation made?
A) They have the potential of crossing the placental barrier.
B) They can create nutritional deficiencies in the mother and fetus.
C) They are known to cause teratogenic effects in the fetus.
D) They have been proven to cause early labor.
A
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Because little is known about the safety and efficiency of herbal supplements during pregnancy, it is recommended that they are not used during pregnancy and lactation. Because most substances cross the placental barrier, it is not known if the fetus is being exposed to potentially teratogenic effects.
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