Homeopathic Remedies for Natural Childbirth
Here is a list of remedies to choose from according to symptoms and
the evolution of labour
Labour: Stage 1:
GELSEMIUM 30: 2 tabs to accelerate dilatation from 5cm to
10cm
CAULOPPHYLLUM 30: 2 tabs every 30mn or 45mn according to
progress
CIMICIFUGA 30: if contraction are weak
CHAMOMILLA 30: take 2 tabs when needed for pain and
irriability; add BELLADONNA 30 if pain severe and going in all
directions
PULSATILLA30: for restlessness with irritability or emotionnal
upset
ACONITE30: for intense anxiety or fear of dying
KALI CARB 30: 2 tabs when needed for sharp burning pain in lower
back and pelvis
ARNICA 30: will give extra energy and slow down contraction
Massage back with essential oil mix: to a base of Calendula or
Almond oil, add 3% Rose Otto, 3% Geranium and 5% Clary Sage:
use
this mixture to massage the middle and lower back as often as
needed
Labour:Stage 2
Delivery: when crown appears: KALI CARB 30 followed by
BELLIS PERRENIS 30
Immediatly after delivery: take 2 more tabs of
BELLIS PERRENIS
Immediatly after expulsion of placenta: take 2 tabs of IPECAC 200,
and 2 more 15 mn later (this is to prevent haemorrhaging).
Recovery stage: CARBO VEG: 2 tabs every 3 hours, then 3 time a day
for the next day, and 2 tabs of Bellis Perrenis every 6 hours
for
2 to 3 days
If stiches are necessary, take 2 tabs of STAPHYSAGRIA when in pain,
and 2 tabs of CALENDULA 30 to facilitate healing of wounds
CHINA30: 2 tabs 4time a day if prolonged bleeding
Before birth, in the last few weeks of
pregnancy:
HELIONAS 30: for abdominal discomfort in the last few weeks,2 tabs
when needed
CIMICIFUGA 30: 2 tabs twice a week for the last 3 weeks to simulate
Braxton Hicks contractions
CAULOPHYLLUM 9: 2 tabs once a day for the last 3 weeks to
strenghten uterus and as a preparation for labour, it is also
useful for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
