A common question we hear from women on their fertility journey is, “Should I stop herbs after ovulation?”
The answer to that question is: it depends.
While yes, there are some herbs and supplements to be mindful of after ovulation, there aren’t as many of these as you’d think.
Keep reading to see what some of these herbs are and how they can affect your journey to conception.
What Are Some Herbs to Look Out For?
Evening Primrose Oil
We suggest discontinuing use of evening primrose oil after ovulation if you’re actively trying to conceive.
The reason for this being that it has stimulating properties and can cause the uterus to contract. And this isn’t what you want when you’re trying for pregnancy. Learn more about Evening Primrose Oil…
Red Raspberry Leaf
Red raspberry leaf has been used for centuries to help strengthen and prepare the uterus for conception.
However, recent research has found that this herb is also stimulating to the uterus.
For this reason, especially if you’ve experienced a miscarriage before, we suggest not using red raspberry leaf until the second trimester.
What About Fertility Cleanses?
We strongly suggest that you don’t try to conceive during a fertility cleanse. This is because many herbs in the Fertility Cleanse are stimulating and detoxifying.
Although these are helpful during the cleanse, these aren’t herbs that you’d want to be taking while pregnant.
The Takeaway on Herbs and Ovulation
It’s important to do your research on anything you’re taking while trying to conceive. Ask yourself questions like:
Is this herb stimulating? Is it nutritive? Is it a tonic?
It’s important to note that most of the herbs we use are gentle, supportive, and safe for pregnancy.
But there are absolutely some herbs and supplements out there that have stimulating or detoxifying properties. And these are the ones you should be aware of.
If you have any questions about specific herbs and ovulation, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for more resources.
Hethir Rodriguez is the Founder and President of Natural Fertility Info.com. She has been a Certified Herbalist for over 19 years, holds a Bachelors degree (BS) in Nutrition Sciences and is a Certified Birth Doula. Since founding Natural Fertility Info.com in 2007, Hethir has written and co-authored over 1200+ articles on Fertility; and her research, articles, and guides have been read by over 40,000,000 people. Hethir has dedicated her life to helping provide a source for high quality, research based information and support for those on their journey to becoming parents.
