If taking peppermint is not good for pregnant women, would smelling the odor of peppermint (using it to repel mice in home) be dangerous during pregnancy?
I have never heard that peppermint was unsafe during pregnancy. I used peppermint candy during both my pregnancies to control indigestion - LOTS of it in fact - and never had a problem. I don't think inhaling peppermint is going to do any harm.
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From what I understand, is it is recommended to not ingest peppermint or use pepperment oil for massage during pregnancy because it can cause contractions. However, inhaling peppermint is safe and helps relieve morning sickness so I would imagine it's safe to smell it in the home while repelling mice ;-)
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