Severe Hyponatremia Associated with Use of Black Cohosh during Prolonged Labor and Unsuccessful Home Birth

Abstract Introduction There has been an increase in the use of herbal supplements during pregnancy, which are frequently of unproven efficacy and safety. We present a case of severe hyponatremia and altered mental status associated with the use of black cohosh during prolonged labor....

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Main Authors: Matthew J. Blitz, Michelle Smith-Levitin, Burton Rochelson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 2016-03-01
Series:American Journal of Perinatology Reports
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0036-1579537