No. Menthol is not a safe substitute for any of the other inhalants or over-the-counter pain relievers. Menthol comes from the mint family, and it has been approved by the FDA for use in this purpose. Menthol is also a known cause of asthma in those with a compromised immune system, such as pregnant women or those with asthma or other chronic lung diseases.
That’s a pretty big concern. But I’m sure you can find some info on this somewhere. And actually, I think it’s a pretty safe bet that if you do take something like menthol during your pregnancy, it won’t affect your baby’s development or health as much as the other inhalants. Menthol is also an effective pain reliever, so it’s a good idea to try it if you find yourself in pain.
Menthol is basically a compound of menthol and peppermint oil. Menthol oil is extracted from the mint plant. Peppermint oil can be found in many different types of mint. Menthol is a better choice for pregnant women, because it’s a safer substance and it’s non-persistent. Peppermint oil is persistent in your body and is thought to have less of a mind-altering effect on people with low immune systems than menthol.
Menthol is definitely safer for pregnant women, but peppermint oil may be more effective overall, because peppermint oil is much more effective, and can be used during pregnancy. So if you find yourself in pain, try peppermint oil first.
Peppermint oil is safe during pregnancy and doesn’t disrupt your baby’s brain or heart. Menthol can cause heart arrhythmias during pregnancy, so it’s not a good idea to use menthol during pregnancy.
Peppermint is much safer than menthol in the uterus. Peppermint oil is much more effective, and can be used during pregnancy. Menthol can cause heart arrhythmias during pregnancy, so its not a good idea to use menthol during pregnancy.
Menthol is safe during pregnancy, so it can be used during pregnancy, but peppermint is not. Peppermint oil is safe during pregnancy and doesnt disrupt your babys brain or heart. Menthol can cause heart arrhythmias during pregnancy, so its not a good idea to use menthol during pregnancy. Menthol is safe during pregnancy, but peppermint is not. Peppermint oil is safe during pregnancy and doesnt disrupt your babys brain or heart.
Peppermint is safe during pregnancy and doesnt disrupt your babys brain or heart. Peppermint is safe during pregnancy and doesnt disrupt your babys brain or heart.
The only reason I would use menthol in a pregnant woman is if the baby is a very tiny one. Its just not worth the risk, or the risk is so small that the risk is negligible. I would just use peppermint oil for the baby. (I have not been able to find a peppermint oil or menthol oil that is safe for pregnancy.