tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30694337.post1001156964875022717..comments2023-10-22T03:32:03.216-07:00Comments on Beauty Banter: What Every Mother Needs To Know...Beauty Banterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15255373206425984684noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30694337.post-17427648623286776732011-02-18T19:43:14.564-08:002011-02-18T19:43:14.564-08:00According to the Mayo Clinic, aloe vera is safe wh...According to the Mayo Clinic, aloe vera is safe when applied topically:<br /><br />Pregnancy and Breastfeeding<br /><br />Although topical (skin) use of aloe is unlikely to be harmful during pregnancy or breastfeeding, oral (by mouth) use is not recommended due to theoretical stimulation of uterine contractions. It is not known whether active ingredients of aloe may be present in breast milk. The dried juice of aloe leaves should not be consumed by breastfeeding mothers. <br /><br />http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aloe-vera/NS_patient-aloe/DSECTION=safetyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com