Pregnancy
Homeopathy for Pregnancy and Childbirth Workshops
Homeopathic remedies are safe for you and your baby during pregnancy, and can help relieve many of the symptoms that may occur. I especially recommend the nutritive tissue salt programme to help to prevent some common problems of pregnancy such as cramps, stretch marks and puffy ankles. Tissue Salts are available for about £4.50 each from all good health food shops.
“Just wanted to let you know how useful we found the homeopathic kit. Our baby was born after what turned out to be a very long labour - and whilst I ended up having an epidural, the remedies were really helpful. Both of us were amazed at the speed with which they seemed to work and with the way they worked on an emotional level. The breastfeeding is also going well. So, thank you for your guidance in relation to both.” — Kathy
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“I had a positive experience with the childbirth kit. The descriptions on Tracy's sheet were easy to match up with the remedies. I used them for pelvic pain, to help establish labour and for mood regulation. When I was worrying and felt fearful, the remedy helped to calm me down. After the birth, I healed incredibly quickly. Within two days I didn't feel like I had just had a baby. My midwife was really surprised!” — Polly
Tissue Salt Programme
Begin the programme at the beginning of the 13th week.
- MONTH 4: Calc Fluor, Nat Mur and Silica
MONTH 5: Calc Fluor, Ferrum Phos, Silica
MONTH 6: Calc Fluor, Mag Phos, Ferrum Phos
MONTH 7: Calc Fluor, Mag Phos, Nat Mur
MONTH 8: as for 4
MONTH 9: as for 5
If there is a lot of stress or nerve strain, add Kali Phos to the combinations above.
Nausea and Vomiting
Self Help: Get up slowly in the morning. Eat smaller meals more often. Avoid greasy food, refined sugar and wheat products. Get plenty of rest.
Remedies: Take the best-indicated remedy in 6c potency every 2 hours for 2 days.
- Nux Vomica is worse in the morning. Would like to vomit but can't. Vomiting relieves nausea. Irritable, tired and feeling hungover. Usually energetic and hard working. Also constipated.
Sepia is worse in the afternoon. Don't want to eat, but it helps for a while, then hungry again. Better for fresh air and exercise. May crave vinegar and pickles.
Arsenicum nausea goes on beyond the first 12 weeks. There may be anxiety or a burning sensation with the nausea and vomiting. There is a feeling of weakness. Stools may be loose.
Lycopodium has nausea with low blood sugar. There may be cravings for sweet things.
If your morning sickness does not respond to the best-indicated remedy listed here, you may still benefit from a more individualised prescription. Homeopathic treatment can also help persistent morning sickness that lasts beyond the first few months. Contact me for an appointment.
Tiredness
Self Help: Rest during the day if you can. Practice yoga or Pilates during pregnancy to ensure that you are able to relax, and as preparation for the birth. Avoid stimulants: tea, coffee, smoking, and alcohol. Increase Magnesium and Calcium in your diet. Drink Chamomile or Limeflower tea before bed.
Remedies: Take the best-indicated remedy daily in 30c potency for 5 days.
- Arsen Alb feels tired, with restlessness and anxiety at night. There may be anxiety about the baby and health.
- Sepia is tired during late afternoon, and awakes feeling unrefreshed. There may be irritability and anger with partner and other children. Weepy.
While many women feel excited about their pregnancy, and look forward to becoming a mother, others may feel overwhelmed, anxious or even fearful. Homeopathic treatment provides a space in which to explore these emotions, and offers safe and gentle remedies to bring about balance, so that you feel more like your usual self again. Contact me.