Safe for baby?

[rainbow]

Hi all,
I understand that some things are not safe to use when you are pregnant and nursing. For example, St John's Wort.
Can anyone add to this list so we can all stay safe?
Thanks!

[Nickster]

Well, apart from all the regular food items such as soft cheeses, pate, raw egg yolks etc, most of the pregnancy bibles recommend you stay away from, how about MSG? My husband was extremely vigilant that I be kept away from MSG, and when buying products at the supermarket, we checked everything. You'd be surprised how many packaged foods have MSG in them. I think from memory that it's number 621. Is that right??

[xkwzit]

I know that some essential oils should not be used by pregnant women directly on their skin (but I could never remember which ones - so I steered clear of all of them until baby was born).

Cheers