The Nurse Is Counseling a Woman About the Consumption of Herbal

The nurse is counseling a woman about the consumption of herbal supplements during pregnancy. Which statement is appropriate for the nurse to make?

A) It is safe to ingest herbal supplements during pregnancy since they are natural substances
B) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established guidelines about the safety of herbal use during pregnancy
C) It is important that you quit taking any botanical, vitamin, or mineral supplements during your pregnancy, but you can resume taking them after the baby is born
D) Dietary supplements during pregnancy have not been well researched so it is important to discuss ingestion of specific supplements with your healthcare provider