I ate motherwort and found out I was pregnant

Motherwort has the effect of contracting the uterus and is very effective in treating gynecological diseases. However, as an expectant mother, you cannot take medicine casually. Especially since modern friends are busy with work, they may neglect their own bodies and only find out that they are pregnant after taking medicine. So, what should you do if you find out that you are pregnant after taking motherwort? Stop taking the medicine immediately. It is not recommended for pregnant women to eat motherwort. If there is bleeding or abdominal pain, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately.

Motherwort tastes pungent and bitter. It can remove blood stasis, eliminate water, etc. Because it also has the functions of promoting blood circulation and regulating menstruation, and stimulating uterine smooth muscles, it may cause miscarriage or premature delivery. Therefore, it is generally not recommended for pregnant women to eat motherwort during pregnancy. However, motherwort is very good for postpartum women. For example, it has the following effects:

1. Good medicine for gynecology

Motherwort has a powerful effect on repairing the uterus and can improve menstrual disorders and treat menstrual congestion and other conditions. If a woman has just given birth, the placenta may easily remain in the uterus and may not be fully repositioned. Taking motherwort can help promote blood circulation and regulate menstruation.

2. Treat cardiovascular diseases

Motherwort has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and the blood of patients with cardiovascular disease tends to be thick. When the blood flows poorly, it will lead to a decrease or necrosis of myocardial cells. Taking motherwort can effectively treat angina pectoris and improve ischemia problems.

3. Diuresis and swelling

Motherwort has a diuretic and swelling-reducing effect. When the kidney function is abnormal, taking motherwort can make the kidney fibers function normally, increase blood flow, and thus restore the normal function of the kidney.

4. Anti-aging

Motherwort has the function of beautifying and preventing skin aging. Because of its sweet taste and significant effects, it is very popular among women. At the same time, it can prevent cancer and resist the increase of cancer cells. It is a very good medicinal material.

5. Clear away heat and detoxify

People who are prone to getting angry may suffer from sore throat or oral inflammation. Motherwort has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying, can effectively reduce internal heat and has a laxative effect. People who suffer from constipation due to internal heat can take motherwort decoction to regulate their stomach and physical and mental health.

However, if you eat motherwort without knowing you are pregnant, you need to do strict pregnancy checkups, including Down syndrome screening at 14-19 weeks of pregnancy, four-dimensional color ultrasound prenatal fetal anomaly screening at 22-26 weeks of pregnancy, and if necessary, amniocentesis and umbilical cord blood analysis at 16-20 weeks of pregnancy. This will clarify the baby's development in the womb. Taking medication will have a certain impact on the fetus. You should treat it with caution and conduct regular pregnancy-related checkups.