IS IT SAFE?

Homeopathy is gentle and safe for both mother and child

through all stages of pregnancy.

 

The following programme can be used to keep women in the

best possible health and provide appropriate support

 through the physiological demands of pregnancy.

One of each remedy listed is taken three times a day

for the first 15 days of the month.

 

MONTH

6X TISSUE SALT OF EACH

2 and 6 Calc Fluor. Mag. Phos. Ferrum Phos.
3 and 7 Calc. Fluor. Mag. Phos. Natrum Mur.
4 and 8 Calc. Fluor.

Natrum Mur.

Silica
5 and 9 Calc. Fluor. Ferrum Phos. Silica

 

WHY USE THESE REMEDIES?

CALC. FLUOR. encourages elasticity of connective tissue and therefore prevents stretch marks.

It also protects the bones and teeth of the mother.

 

MAG. PHOS. helps prevent cramps and digestive disturbance, particularily heartburn and flatulence.

It also promotes a healthy nerve development.

 

FERRUM PHOS. helps to prevent anaemia and keeps the blood well oxygenated.

 

NATRUM MUR. keeps the fluid balance correct; particularily useful for swollen ankles and oedema.

 

SILICA helps protect bones, teeth and hair, whilst generally strengthening the mother and baby.

 

USEFUL SUGGESTIONS FOR YOU

 

Nausea & Vomiting often occur during the first three months of pregnancy, mainly in the morning when the stomach is empty. One of the following remedies may help with this if taken three times daily for three days:

 

IPECACUANHA 30c for vomiting without relief

MERCURY 30c for heartburn and nausea

SEPIA 30c for nausea from food or odours

 

Gentle Exercise such as swimming, yoga, deep breathing and stretching will help to tone the body up ready for labour.

 

Mastitis, Inflammation and Swelling of Breasts can be helped by taking

PHYTOLACCA 30c three times daily for three days. 

 

LAVENDER, GERANIUM and ROSE OILS can also help. Put one drop of each in half a

wine glass of water and use a cloth as a compress with the solution.

 

CALENDULA AND COMFREY OINTMENT can be good for Cracked Nipples.

 

RASPBERRY LEAF TEA can prepare the breast for nursing

and ensure sufficient milk supplies are available.

 

SAGE TEA can help to dry up the milk supplies when you have stopped breast feeding.