Here's a common question that we get-

Q: Should herbs be used during pregnancy?

A: Many herbs can be beneficial during pregnancy, but not all. There are some safe herbs for pregnancy. Unless considered safe, there are many herbs to avoid in pregnancy. It can be confusing to navigate what you can and cannot use during this critical phase. Hopefully, this blog will help.

That is why we have a specific line of pregnancy-friendly formulas. These were specifically formulated by the late herbalist and midwife, Shonda Parker.

These are specially formulated for use during pregnancy and provide Moms-to-be with exactly the support they need. As with anything else during pregnancy, make sure to check with your healthcare provider before trying any of these products. 

What herbs for pregnancy does TriLight have?

Our pregnancy-friendly line contains the following-

Herbal formulas for all the stages of pregnancy- 

- Original Herbal Minerals - Our best-selling 100% herbal multivitamin. 
- B-Fruitful - Pregnancy and fertility support for pre-conception
- Carry On - Miscarriage support, which is carried by many midwives in their emergency bags as well.
- Labor Prep - Uterus preparation for childbirth, another midwife fave
- TriIron - One of the only pregnancy-friendly herbal iron supplements, and it tastes incredible.

Blends for common pregnancy complaints-

- Morning Soothe - Herbal morning sickness & nausea support
- NRG - Caffeine & sugar-free energy boost (use only with supervision and approval of a medical provider)
- CirculaTone - Circulation support
- GastroCare - Digestion and gut health support, made from artichoke leaf
- Lung Tonic & RespaClear - Two of the only pregnancy-friendly herbal respiratory support blends available
- SnoozeEZ - Non-drowsy sleep support 
- UriCare - Bladder and urinary tract support

Labor and delivery herbal remedies-

- StartUp - Full of traditionally used herbs for starting labor
- ContractEase - After birth support

Postpartum and breastfeeding herbal tinctures-

- Mastitix - Herbal mastitis support
- MegaMam - Contains traditionally used herbs for lactation
- NRG - Caffeine & Sugar-Free Energy Boost

Note- As a general rule of thumb, anything that could be used during pregnancy can typically be used while breastfeeding. For the most part, you should be able to use the above remedies while nursing as well. Moms especially love Origonal Herbal Minerals while they are breastfeeding. Always make sure to check with both your healthcare provider and your baby's before trying anything new while nursing.

We bundled our six most popular formulas into a discounted, money-saving kit - The Pregnancy Essentials Kit. It is designed to take you from the start of pregnancy to the end. It is full of the most commonly used herbs for pregnancy and has been a best-selling kit since we launched it a few years ago! 

Nad says, "I think this is a great start for anyone wanting to try the pregnancy formulas." 

Other resources for learning about using herbs in pregnancy- 

Shonda Parker wrote a book called Naturally Healthy Pregnancy. We highly recommend this book to those trying to conceive or who are already pregnant.

It contains a broad range of information and research, coupled with years of experience. This book covers everything from pre-conception diet to postpartum.

Shonda's warm, personal style, combined with an educational powerhouse of information, makes The Naturally Healthy Pregnancy essential to a healthful, joy-filled pregnancy.

2025 update- Unfortunately, this book went out of print after Shonda passed away a few years ago. But many libraries carry it, lots of midwives have it in their collections to loan out, and used copies often come up on places like ThriftBooks. 

Shonda Parker was a Professional Family Herbalist and Certified Childbirth Educator who combined her previous medical assistant experience with years of practical at-home use raising her children. We are proud to honor her legacy through our pregnancy-friendly formulas. 

Additionally, check out these blogs-

FAQ: Can I take Worm Out while pregnant?
Herbal Breastfeeding Support
All Pregnancy Blogs