Kratom and Pregnancy

[RockGod]

One of my co-works informed me she was pregnant. She also said she was
pretty stressed out, in which i replied "why don't you take some
kratom, that will do the trick"



I wanted to know if anyone had any info on taking kratom if you are
pregnant.....(if it's safe to take or will it cause birth defects or
harm the unborn child in anyway) <------stuff like that



thanks......your info will be much appreciated





~peace

[bman1]

Do not take substances while pregnant


What are the risks? How safe is it?
If kratom is chewed or taken as a tea by itself (without mixing it with other drugs), the greatest risk is falling asleep while engaged in hazardous activities. NEVER drive while under the influence of kratom, even if you feel stimulated, rather than sleepy, for sleepiness may come on you without warning. Use common sense. Do not use power tools, or climb ladders while under the influence of kratom. Be careful not to leave a pot on a lit stove and then fall asleep.


Pregnant women should not take any drug or medication except on medical advice. Since there have been no studies of the risks of kratom use by pregnant women, it is not known whether it could cause birth defects or fetal death. We strongly recommend that any woman who could possibly be pregnant NOT use kratom."


taken from http://www.sagewisdom.org/kratomguide.html