I am just wondering if taking ACV during pregnancy is advisable? I am 6 weeks pregnant and would love to continue taking it to help with acid reflux, constipation and skin changes but am not sure if it will affect the folic acid I now take and/or if it will affect the baby.
Any experiences or advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Replied By Elyn (Okc, Oklahoma, Usa) on 01/16/2011
On page 22 of Dr. D. C. Jarvis' book Folk Medicine, it states: "And, returning to foods contributing to the pre-birth growth of the infant, two teaspoonfuls of honey, if taken at each meal either as a food sweetener or direct from the spoon, enable the developing infant to build a good nervous system.... If there is a tendency to neglect the fruits, berries and plant leaves that are a prime source of acids, the deficiency can be made up by a teaspoonful of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water, taken immediately on rising in the morning. Usually this mixture will incidentally prevent or clear up any morning sickness. During the day a glass of either cranberry, apple or grape juice should be taken."
Just grabbed this book from the library the other day. Wish I'd had this information 30 years ago when I was busy having babies!
Replied By Jen (South Jordan, Utah) on 10/10/2011
Glad I have it now. Thanks. I have been looking for a painkiller/anti-inflammatory that is safe for pregnancy. I am so glad I found ACV.Replied By Jmc34 (Trinidad ) on 06/29/2016
Can men use ACV? And could it help their sperm count?