Does taking licorice tablets in the first month of pregnancy affect the baby

Occasional consumption of licorice tablets in the first month of pregnancy does not affect the fetus. Licorice tablets belong to the Chinese medicine preparation, a small dose will not affect the growth and development of the fetus, but the drug contains opioids, if long-term overdose will have addictive, mental and physical effects of different degrees, overdose will show frequent yawning, runny nose, runny eyes and other manic symptoms. It is not recommended to take drugs casually during pregnancy. If the symptoms can be improved by physical therapy, physical therapy measures can be taken to facilitate the healthy growth and development of the fetus and avoid causing fetal malformation or leading to miscarriage.