Are you wondering what herbs are safe to use during pregnancy? Need to know what herbs are good for varicose veins? Want to treat your child's cold & cough naturally? Try a Basic Herbal Education Request with Community Herbalist Kristen Benoit. The Basic request includes information on herbal and nutritional therapies traditionally used to treat common ailments and discomforts during pregnancy or childhood. Examples include common childhood illnesses such as ear infections, colds, or allergies; pregnancy discomforts; herbs to aid fertility. After the request is received, you will receive a response in your email inbox within 24-48 business hours, with a form for you to fill out and email back. Please note: If Kristen finds your request to more appropriately fit into the Advanced category, she will request your permission before charging your credit card the additional amount. If your request is outside her area of expertise, she will inform you as soon as possible and issue a full refund to your credit card.