2.3. Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)

There are different types of cranberries: American cranberry, Arandano Americano, Arandano Trepador, Cranberries, European cranberry, Grosse Moosbeere, kranbeere, large cranberry, Moosebeere, Mossberry [20].

#### 2.3.1. Benefits of cranberry

Using cranberry during pregnancy is important to prevent urinary tract infection [33], stomach ulcer [34–35], periodontal diseases [36–38] and influenza [39]. A survey conducted on 400 Norwegian postpartum women reported that cranberry was one of the most commonly used herbs during pregnancy, mostly for urinary tract infection [40].

#### 2.3.2. Untoward effects of cranberry

The untoward effects of cranberry use during pregnancy needs further investigations.
