Melatonin safe for conception/pregnancy?

Question

I'll be rotating on to third shift for two weeks starting Monday. As many may know, sometimes its hard to sleep during the day. I'm considering taking melatonin to help me sleep. However, I'm concerned whether its safe to take while TTC and/or pregnant. Thanks!

Answer

It is safe my obg recommend it for me while I was pregnant with both my kids.

Answer

In Europe Melatonin isn't safe to take while pregnancy. It's an hormone. Hormone are able to cause many side effects to the embryo. In your 2. and 3. trimester it may be tolerable - but NOT while TTC and during your first trimester. It can affect your embryo's brain development and other things. Better safe than sorry. In Europe pregnant woman aren't allowed to work night shift because of the Babys health.

Melatonin safe for conception/pregnancy?

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