PREGNANCY, DELIVERY AND AFTERBIRTH, HOW TO RECOVER NATURALLY

Homeopathic remedies for pregnancy nausea.

​If you are here because you are expecting, CONGRATULATIONS! I wish you a wonderful delivery and I want you to enjoy the process, it only happens a few times in your life. Enjoy it-

Pregnancy and birth is often the most rewarding thing a woman can do; the creation of a little person, the glowing skin and the joy of being a mother.

Equally, however, pregnancy can be the most vulnerable time in a woman’s life, and may need a helping hand.

My role in these cases is to help new parents (and experienced ones!) to feel empowered and safe through the birth and first years of a baby's life.

​Having had a natural birth for my daughters (one of them a home-birth), I bring personal experience to my work as well as my skills.

HELPFUL REMEDIES DURING PREGNANCY AND DELIVERY
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​There are a few remedies that tend to be helpful during pregnancy and one of my favourites are Pulsatilla 200c for turning a breech baby, or posterior presentation.

A few doses of this remedy can work wonders and I have seen very happy parents as a result!

Sepia 200, is another wonderful remedy during pregnancy time. It helps to balance the hormones and can alleviate symptoms of fatigue, nausea and constipation.

​Sepia 200 twice per week until symptoms improve.

Another remedy that is very useful during labour is Caulophyllum 30 in liquid dose. It helps produce effective contractions and can start or enhance labour. It will make contractions more efficient and can establish labour.

This remedy will not work if the person is not ready to go into labour, in that case, it will tone up the uterus ready for that process.

Kali Carb 200c or 30c will be useful to sooth back pain either before or after delivery. The back pain feels as if the lower back is going to break. A few doses of this remedy can be very helpful.

But if you are suffering from is SPD (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction ) then Bellis Perennis 200c twice a day will be your friend!
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For a healthy and glowing pregnancy, have a look at my Tissue Salt Protocol Programme.​The tissue salt programme is designed to balance certain mineral salts in our body during pregnancy.

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REMEDIES TO HELP AFTER DELIVERY
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​Once the baby is here you will forget all the ups and downs of pregnancy. Your only focus will be in looking after your little one. 

Even though the birth may have gone totally fine, your body has been put through a lot of strain and you will feel it! Your uterus needs to go back to normal, your hormones will be all over the place and you will feel sore in different places.

One of the best remedies for afterbirth is Arnica 200c. This remedy will help you to heal the bruised parts after labour and will help with soreness and lameness of parts after delivery, especially after an assisted delivery.

Arnica 200c will also help with afterpains, especially when the baby is at the breast.
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• It will also help to reabsorb any blood clots
• It will also protect against infection in puerperal fever
• It will help to reduce the inflammation of the genitalia after delivery
• It will help to maintain healthy coagulation of the blood after delivery 

In cases where there is heavy bleeding after labour, I prefer to use Arnica3c every 3 hours to help decrease the blood loss and after, I sometimes prescribe a dose of a higher potency.

If the birth has been complicated and you are suffering from a 1st, 2nd or 3rd-degree tear, independently of how deep it is, the combination of Arsenicum200+Hypericum 200 every 3 hours will be invaluable to control pain and avoid infection.

BANERJI PROTOCOL TIP
​For any open wound or soft tissue infection use

• Arsenicum200+Hypericum 200 every 3 hours.

It will aid healing, avoid infection and will also control pain.

​Calendula 6c twice per day will help to heal any wounds or small cuts. It is especially indicated for ruptures of cervix and perineum during childbirth. This can be taken for several weeks until not needed.

Finally, if you are breastfeeding your baby, cracked nipples may become a nuisance at some point in the first few weeks. The remedy Castor Equi 12c or the remedy Graphites 30 can help your nipples to heal.
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​NUISANCE OF PREGNANCY

​1.Varicose veins or phlebitis. The increased amount of blood in your body and the pressure from the growing womb onto the inferior vena cava, put a lot of pressure on your circulatory system. Some women, may develop varicose vein on the legs. These tend to go away within 6-12 weeks of delivery but some may remain. 

• Pulsatilla 30 or 200c can be indicated during pregnancy where the venous system is under strain.

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BANERJI PROTOCOL TIP:
As a general tonic, this very helpful protocol from the Banerjies can help your circulatory system and soothe any discomfort from the varicose veins:

• Hammamelis200+Arnica 3c taken twice per day until better

 
2. Morning sickness. Nausea and Vomiting are common during the first trimester of pregnancy. These are my favourite remedies for those sad weeks where we feel nauseous most of the day: 

• Sepia 200c twice per week can often regulate the hormones and bring down the excessive nausea feeling
• Tabacum 200c is a good remedy for sickness. Incessant nausea that is worst for the smell of tobacco. Nausea like seasickness and vomiting, worse in the morning. Nausea and much spitting and acidity.
• Ipecac 30, constant nausea and vomiting with paleness. Vomiting good and bile. Nausea that is not better by vomiting and is accompanied by much salivation. You may feel inclined to sleep after vomiting. Gagging with nausea and you may not even be able to retain a drop of water. The sickness is worst after vomiting.
• Nux-vomica 30c. Nausea and vomiting every morning and wants to vomit but can't. You may be retching a lot but do not vomit in the end. Cramping pain in the stomach before vomiting and very sensitive in the region of the stomach.

         Sickness is worse after eating.

• Pulsatilla 30c. Nausea and weight as from a stone, especially in the early morning on waking. Feeling as if you have eaten too much food and you would vomit. Waking up at 2-3 am with pain and nausea in the stomach during pregnancy, and you feel like rising and walking about.      Persistent nausea during the day. Vomiting of mucus.Nausea and colic that is better after vomiting. Stomach and abdomen bloated. Nausea worse in the evening and by eating.​

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FINALLY

If you are looking for a homeopath to help with; pregnancy, labour, paediatric complaints, postpartum problems or just assistance through a difficult time, feel free to look at my testimonials and to see what my patients say about me and my work.

​I can assure you, you are in good hands! 

I have vast experience in birth and paediatric complaints, anywhere from nausea, breastfeeding issues, post-natal depression, wound healing, colic - to just general support!

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