Bedtime herbs explained
Are herbal sleep drinks safe during pregnancy?
Updated October 5, 2026 · Answer by Noddie Night
Herbal sleep drinks are generally not recommended during pregnancy unless your doctor says otherwise. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) says many dietary supplements have not been tested in pregnant women, nursing mothers or children. For individual herbs, little is known about chamomile or valerian in pregnancy, and ashwagandha should be avoided.
Because safety has not been established, the cautious approach is to check with your doctor, obstetrician or midwife before using any herbal product, including teas and ready-to-drink blends. The same caution applies while breastfeeding.
Noddie Night's label says it is not for use during pregnancy and to talk to your doctor if you are nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.
If sleep is hard during pregnancy, ask your care team about options, such as a regular bedtime, a cool, dark room and a calming wind-down routine, which carry no herbal ingredients at all.
Source: NCCIH - Using Dietary Supplements Wisely
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