The miracle of growing a whole new person inside of you is incredible!… That is, until you experience the not-so-incredible symptoms many of my patients tell me about!
“The morning sickness is killing me!” and “The heartburn is out of this world!”. I have even had a few exasperated husbands begging me to help their wives with the (albeit it normal) mood swings: “She can’t stop crying and I don’t know what to do!”. Mood swings, heartburn, and morning sickness are just a few of the undesirable symptoms that pregnant women experience. And the unfortunate truth is that there are not a lot of conventional medicines that are safe to use during pregnancy. What happens when you contract the flu? Or some dreadful stomach-bug? Homeopathy is safe for you!
Because homeopathic medicines are prepared in a very particular way, they are safe to use during pregnancy to help alleviate the symptoms you may be having! Here are a few of my favourite homeopathic medicines to use for a few common ailments experienced during pregnancy:
- Morning sickness: Ipecacuanha
Morning sickness is a terrible symptom that many women experience. Mostly during the first semester, but it can persist beyond this time. Your changing hormones is the most likely reason this will occur. Ipecac is probably the most commonly known homeopathic medicine used for nausea (not just in the case of pregnancy). Often you’ll feel an incredibly sick feeling in your stomach- super nausea! You may vomit, but don’t feel better after vomiting and the nausea is relentless. I love to add this with a few other homeopathic medicines to make a formula that covers all bases and gets rid of your nausea and vomiting so that you can have a much more comfortable day!
2. Heartburn: Robinia pseudoacacia
Having a baby (or babies!) pushing on your insides all the time can be very uncomfortable. One of the side effects of having your little one(s) wrestling with your stomach is heartburn. All that stuff in your stomach gets pushed back up your esophagus and causes discomfort. Another reason that you have heartburn is because your valve (that’s meant to keep your stomach contents from coming back up) is more “relaxed” because of certain hormones! Robinia is a very specific homeopathic medicine in the use of heartburn. You’ll be experiencing discomfort, lots of sourness (burping or vomiting), and of course, the classic burning sensation of heartburn.
3. Emotional disturbances: Pulsatilla pratensis
With so many hormones flying around it’s hard to feel like yourself. Your emotions are all over the place- you may be plagued with what feels like eternal crying (happiness, sadness, maybe even for no reason). You might feel a certain level of grumpiness. Homeopathic medicines, like Pulsatilla, can make a big difference in your mood. If needed, I like to add a bit of Rescue Remedy (bach flower remedies) into the mix just to help any anxieties and help you cope.
Note! Pulsatilla is a very special remedy in pregnancy and has many applications. It’s one that you’ll need to use under the care of a qualified professional.
4. Piles: Aesculus hippocastanum
What could be more frustrating than the constipation that comes with pregnancy? Well, painful, itchy, generally just in-the-way piles is high on that list! Many women are embarrassed by this one, but there is no reason to be. It happens to a lot of pregnant women. Remember that hormones are making certain things more relaxed, you have a baby pushing on your insides, and you may have to fight against constipation! Piles happen easily. Aesculus can really give you relief for your piles- especially when they are painful (maybe even causing back pain), itchy, and even bleeding!
5. Aching back and hips: Bellis perrenis
You are carrying an extra few kilograms of baby which can definitely put strain on your lower back. Also, as mentioned before, you have certain hormones that are making certain things (like your ligaments) more lax in preparation for giving birth. This can cause discomfort and aching in your back and hips. Bellis is a beautiful one that can help give you some relief from the achy pains!
As you can see there are many ways that homeopathy can help you feel better during your pregnancy. Your homeopath will choose the best remedy for you so that you can experience the miracle and excitement of your pregnancy!
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If you want to know more about what Homeopathy can do for you during your pregnancy, pop me an email at Info@DrLornaBlackwell.co.za or visit my website and make a booking online!
Disclaimer! Always consult a qualified homeopath when using homeopathic medicines during pregnancy. While homeopathy is safe to use in pregnancy some remedies are to be used with caution! A qualified homeopath will know which remedies these are a how best to apply them to your case.
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