Delivery and Post-Pregnancy
Herbal Information
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Labor
Black
Cohosh -
Introduced into the medical world
in 1831 by Dr. Young, this herb
was used as a cardiac tonic and
for women's ailments, especially
to calm false labor and stimulate
true labor.
Capsicum (or
Cayenne) - Used for internal bleeding,
a small amount at the beginning of
labor was believed to prevent
hemorrhages, as it contains Vitamin
K.
Post-Natal
Marshmallow -
Increases and enriches mother's milk for
nursing. Satisifies infant for
longer periods.
Marshmallow & Fenugreek -
High in vitamin A, calcium, oxygen,
and zinc. Increases mother's
milk.
Parsley -
Dries up mother's milk.
Butcher's
Broom - The Indians used this herb
for varicose veins because it
seems to have a 'sweeping' effect
on buildup in the veins. Has been
used to
help bring the uterus to normal because
of its drawing effect.
Using Herbs for Children
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on using natural remedies for babies
and children.
Customer Comments
Nursing
Problem - "I'd
been having a problem with a
dwindling milk supply from the
time my daughter was 4 months
old. She was never satisfied.
I purchased some MARSHMALLOW root (the herb!) to see if
it would help when she was 6
months old. At first I took 1
capsule 3 times daily and it
really helped. Every time she
would nurse she would be more
and more satisfied. Then at some
point I slacked off. When she
began not being satisfied again,
I realized I hadn't taken it
for awhile. I started taking
2 capsules 2 times daily and
noticed a big difference in how
long she nursed and that she
was satisfied when finished and
not screaming for more food.
Now I take 2 a day and sometimes
4 if I haven't had a very good
day nutritionally. I can always
tell when I skip a day. Thank
you for giving me the suggestion!" Tammy
Alternative Birth
Control -
"In reference
to a previous newsletter on natural
birth control, I want to share my
knowledge of the Sympto-Thermal Method
of Natural Family Planning (NFP).
The way NFP works is by being aware
of the fertility signals in a woman's
body and using them to either conceive
or postpone a pregnancy. It is 99%
effective, just like the chemical
methods of birth control. Hormonal
changes in the woman's body produce
measurable signs of fertility. There
is an abstinence period for about
a week. Believe it or not, this time
turns out to be such a blessing.
It forces the couple to communicate
and to express their love in a non-sexual
way. You end up having a time of "courtship" and
anticipation, plus a honeymoon during
every cycle. The percentage of divorce
among couples practicing NFP is surprisingly
low - only about 5%.
Thanks to NFP, I
confirmed that I had an underactive
thyroid and corrected it naturally
with herbs. I've corrected many small
things during my cycle by learning
what should be happening and what
shouldn't. I've corrected excessive
bleeding with herbs.
It also, helps determine
the baby's due date accurately. This
can be important in some cases, especially
for women with irregular cycles like
me. With my third child, I had gestational
diabetes and she was going to be
induced on the due date. The due
date given to me by the doctor was
Aug. 5th. Because I knew when she
was conceived and when she was due
- Aug 28, I requested an ultrasound.
The ultrasound confirmed my dates
and that is the day she was born---without
induction! NFP has forever changed
our lives! We've changed the way
we see children, the way we see each
other, and the way we see God in
our lives. I pray this will be of
benefit to many more." Giselle
A.
For more information
on Breastfeeding and Alternative
Birth Control, visit the Couple
to Couple League site.
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