Ashwagandha isn’t recommended during pregnancy.

For those who are less familiar with ashwagandha, it’s an herbal supplement that has become increasingly popular over the last few years. It’s often talked about for its potential role in stress management, cancer prevention, and support of cognitive function. Although there are studies¹  with promising results to back up these potential benefits for non-pregnant people, we unfortunately don’t know enough about its effects during pregnancy.

For that reason, it’s best to put your ashwagandha supplement on hold throughout your pregnancy and focus instead on other stress relief outlets like exercise, which is safe for most pregnant people.