Taking St Johns Wort or evening primrose oil during pregnancy

[Pinky333777]

Hi...
I was wondering if anyone knew if it was okay to take St. John's wort or evening primrose oil during pregnancy?

I've been a bit concerned about my moods, and don't want to go back onto citalopram if possible. I remembered that in my teens I used to use St. John's wort and evening primrose, and they helped a bit.

I can't find much information other than research hasn't been done so no one knows if they're safe.
To me that doesn't mean they'd be unsafe.
Not sure what to do.

[wowbutter]

I'm taking 5htp in pregnancy.
It helps mood and sleep.
Like you, I can't find proper evidence it is dangerous, just assumptions that it is. I am also taking another medication for a health condition that does carry risks, but unfortunately (despite reducing it to the minimum dose) I have to take it as the alternative to taking it also has risks.
My gp and I discussed weighing up the possible benefits against the possible risks and making a decision.
Turns out you are also not meant to take ibruprofen, which I somehow missed, and have been taking. Desperately trying not to google what damage I could have done because there is fuck all I can do about it now.
Sorry,I haven't helped much, just wanted to say you are not alone.