http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss Natural Home Remedies and Supplements to Take While You Are Pregnant on Earth Clinic, Your Source for Natural Cures! Mon, 13 Feb 12 05:40:15 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.html&name=TOXEMIA_68354 /CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss1 Sat, 03 Dec 11 15:19:07 -0600 Rebeca from Des Moines, Usa writes: "What can help Toxaemia in pregnancy? My daughter is currently having this issue, the doctors are doing all kinds of tests. They have not diagnosed it but I know it runs in the family and she has most of the symptoms. Can anybody help? I really would appreciate any comments or suggestions. I don't think it is in the aliments list???? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.html&name=PROMOTELABOR_66344 /CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss2 Wed, 02 Nov 11 16:25:35 -0500 Jen from Bozeman, Mt, Us writes: "I wanted to share my experience with taking evening primrose to get labor started and make it much easier for mothers. I have delivered 5 children. The first four were very long difficult labors that I was never able to start on my own. I had to be induced with each of my first four children. My first labor was terribly long and painful. 3 days of intense (sleepless) contractions and I went to my doctor each day and only dilated to a 1.5. It was torture. My doctor ended up inducing me with pitocin which now that I am older I understand causes terrible pain and stressful labors. My second was very similar and so on with the next two. It was with my fifth labor that my cousin who believes in natural remedies suggested that I start taking evening primrose to help prepare my cervix for labor. I started taking it at about 37 weeks pregnant as I didn't want to jump start my labor to soon just in case. I really didn't think it would do much with me since I apparently have a very stuborn cervix and uterus but I was willing to try anything after four terrible labors. I took it two to three times a day for 2 1/2 weeks. When I went in for my 40 week appointment I was blown away when my doctor said I was dilated to a 3. I had never ever dilated past a 2 on my own and that was when I was 2 weeks overdue. Now I am at a 3 a few days before I am even due. I had noticed a few mild contractions throughout the days but nothing that was what I considered painful. I continued to take the evening primrose and was having mild contractions the day of my sons due date. I had never gone this far without help so I was completely lost. Late that night I asked my husband to take me in cuz I felt different. We went in and I just about had a heart attack when the nurse said I had dialated on my own to a 6. It was awesome. I ended up delivering in a total of 6 hours after feeling the first "uncomfortable" labor pains. That was more than 3 times less than my previous deliveries. I love evening primrose and still take it during my menstral cycle for pain. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.html&name=IUGR_64424 /CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss3 Mon, 03 Oct 11 02:06:14 -0500 Shiva from India writes: "Hi, My wife 32 yrs had IUGR (intrautrine Growth Restriction) lost year and the baby died after 32wks. After the period of 1 year we are again trying for conceiving a baby, will IUGR repeat this type also. I am more worrying. Please suggest any natural way to prevent IUGR this time. Many thanks, Shiva " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.html&name=COCONUTOIL_60461 /CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss4 Tue, 02 Aug 11 16:47:00 -0500 Shannabelle from Gilbert, Arizona, Usa writes: "I am 7 months pregnant and would like to start taking EVCO internally. I currently use it externally as a moisturiser, and after reading all of the wonderful posts testifying to the great overall results, I would like to know if it would be safe for me to begin ingesting it. I am 34, I don't drink, I don't smoke, I eat a pretty healthy diet of fruit, veggies and some meat. I would like to get all of the toxins out of my body using EVCO befor the birth of my son. I plan to breastfeed and I would love to be as healthy as possible to ensure that he has the very best from me internally as well as externally. I would also like to know if it would be safe to use as a moisturizer on my newborn. I stumbled upon this site accidentally five days ago and since then I have become a sponge. I absolutely love the community of people sharing their personal experiences with virtual strangers. Thank you all for giving your time and effort to help people be as healthy as can be the way the good Lord intended. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.html&name=EP_57812 /CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss5 Wed, 15 Jun 11 11:10:21 -0500 Shilpa from Hydarabad, Andhra Pradesh writes: "hi , I found ur article very useful. i am diagnosed as pcod and conceived my Gonal F NATURALLY, but it turned out to be unexplained ectopic pregnancy. No blockage. I lost my right Fallopian tube through laproscopy. I came across the Castor pack therapy. It has been two months after the lapro. Can I go for castor pack therapy? please help me I don't want to take chance for the next pregnancy. regards, shilpa " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.html&name=RN_57478 /CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss6 Wed, 08 Jun 11 11:29:08 -0500 Ismat from Mombasa, Kenya writes: "Hello, I am Ismat . I would like to know from earth clinic if oil pulling is safe during pregnancy. I am about 12wks on. And are there remedies for relief of labour pains. Ingested or applied for quicker and less painful labours? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.html&name=PUPPP_55130 /CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss7 Tue, 19 Apr 11 23:05:44 -0500 [YEA] Dilraj And Vijay from Fort Mcmurray, Ab, Canada writes: "this is tried out on ourself! Discouvered it in desperate situation. During preganancy my wife developed rare condition called PUPPP. We tried all steroids no effect what so ever. There is no cure according to net nothing with Dr. either. We applied Turmeric in onion juice, the PUPPP was done in 10 min! Thank you, Dilraj and Vijay " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.html&name=NBC_54009 /CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss8 Fri, 25 Mar 11 21:14:57 -0500 Tina from Sylvania, Ohio, Usa writes: "Do you know any natural ways to prevent pregnancy? I am not in any sexual relationship but would like to know what may prevent such a state in case I ever get married. I do not and will never want to get pregnant. I believe in 'adoption is the best option' do to many factors (one being that there are many parentless kids in need and another being that the earth is already overpopulated as it is). I have a sister who used birth control Pills, condoms, and a 'sponge' and still got pregnant. Thanks. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.html&name=ACV_47582 /CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss9 Mon, 18 Oct 10 21:31:25 -0500 [YEA] Kellie from Frisco, Tx writes: "Found Earth Clinic a year ago and love this site!! Thank you!! Have had pregnancy diabetes for my past 2 preg. Now I've over 40 and preg with my 3rd. Started having problems again at the end of 1st trimester. Really watched what I ate... no refined carbs, no sweets, nothing but protein for breakfast or else sugars would go as high as 165 and I'd be dizzy/sick. Had to keep carbs below 60g a day and even then couldn't eat them all at once. In middle of 2nd trimester had to cut back even more. So I started Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) with Dr. 's permission. (But what Dr wouldn't be OK with an amount equal to what most put on a salad?) (2 tea in 8oz of water 2x's a day... Empty stomach. ) After 1 week, tested it with a piece of whole wheat toast at breakfast with my usual eggs/cheese/bacon. Before it would have made me dizzy and I'd be up above 150 an hour after eating. It was only 140. WONDERFUL!!!! Now I'm only 6 weeks from my due date. I can eat a piece of pizza for dinner, or a hotdog for lunch with the bun! I even can have a bit of sugar in my ice tea or a few bites of apple pie. I can have a few bites of a chocolate bar too!!! None of this was possible before! My sugar's now are very stable. They never go above 140 an hour after a meal and 2hrs after they are down around 110. ACV seems to have a compounding effect. The longer I'm on it the more often I can eat carbs. I can now have a bit of pasta or a piece of pizza or wheat toast every day! I still can't eat more than 1/2 slice of wheat toast at breakfast, but that's OK. I can eat almost anything I want in moderation!! It's made life wonderful! As we all know preg women have lots of cravings. I can indulge in anything, just in moderation. This is great!!!! Another effect that is more subtle is the swelling. I gain a LOT of weight while pregnant (40lbs usually). But, I eat very healthy, and the weight goes on at 1 pound a week. But, that's still a lot of weight. After 2wks on ACV I noticed my body seemed less 'puffy' and I went 2 weeks without gaining any weight. It's hard to explain, but preg women should know what I mean. I have no swelling in my feet or arms unless I sit for hours. People who've seen me during my other preg's constantly comment how great I look during this one. My Dr. Is impressed each time I see him. Yes, it is work and I have to be really good and never miss a dose of ACV. I also keep very close watch on what I eat. But, it is so worth it!!! I know I can control my sugars without drugs!!! It is a wonderful empowering feeling!!! Thank you for this great site Earth Clinic!!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.html&name=RN_42625 /CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss10 Thu, 27 May 10 19:48:07 -0500 Guest Mother from Toronto, Ontario writes: "Hi All STUFFY NOSE I am 5 months pregnant with my second child. Ever since the second month, i have very stuffy nose full of mucus. I understand it does happen with some women cos of high estrogen levels.The sad part is that i am tried of blowing my nose which caused pain in my neck and nerves joining neck and ear. I am hoping somebody has some remedy for this. Please help. TAIL BONE PAIN This is the pain which i got along with my first child. Doctors say that because the delivery was quick so my tail bone got injured. So, i suffered from really bad pain for a year or so when i sit on lil hard surface for more than few minutes. I got better on its own. But now that i am pregnant, the pain has returned.Perhaps the growing baby is putting pressure on my already injured tail bone. Please advise. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.html&name=PREGNANCY-RASH_40270 /CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss11 Sun, 21 Mar 10 12:24:58 -0500 [YEA] Carla G from Atlanta, Ga writes: "Itchy Pregnancy Rash Hi, I've wanted to help other women with this for 6 years but could not find a forum until now. While pregnant with my daughter I developed an unbearably itchy and unsightly rash on my stomach and face. Dermatologists, Obgyn and GP could not help. After hours of internet searching I found a forum on Pregnancy Rashes. Most of the over 500 entries said NOTHING helped but delivery of the baby and I was still 5 months away! I found about 5 woman who had used either topical Witch Hazel or Dandelion Root Extract. I checked every source I could find to make sure neither of these would be dangerous to the baby and then proceded to do both. I took twice the suggested dose on the Dandelion root (based on health food store recommendation) and applied Witch Hazel to the affected areas 3 times a day. By the time I returned to the dermatologist 2 weeks later for a biopsy appointment, the rash was gone! I was so thankful for those 5 women who posted. I hope this will be helpful to some other woman out there who is experienceing this awful side affect of what otherwise is a wonderful time in a woman's life. Peace and Blessings " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.html&name=FR_39463 /CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss12 Sun, 28 Feb 10 12:53:28 -0600 Karen K from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada writes: "Fantastic site - I am absolutely glued to it!! I was looking at how to become pregnant (to conceive) but I can't find the topic - do you have any advice you could share for a friend of mine? Thanks very much for the generous help that you have offered on this site. It is greatly appreciated." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.html&name=FSO_33062 /CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss13 Fri, 02 Oct 09 22:19:38 -0500 [YEA] Crystalin from San Juan, Pr writes: "During my first pregnancy, I experienced indigestion during my last trimester, which I understood to be normal. I started experiencing it earlier in my second pregnancy with more severe symptoms, and then earlier again in my third pregnancy, with increasingly severe symptoms. Before my fourth pregnancy, my mother-in-law (the best witch doctor around!) told me about flax seed oil. I tried to take a tablespoon with each meal(3x a day). Even if I didn't take in 3 a day, I still took at least 1 tablespoon a day. I never had any indigestion symptoms, until I went on a weekend trip in my 7th month, and forgot to bring my flax seed oil. I ended up having to sleep sitting up in a rocking chair. My indigestion was so severe, I was having a hard time breathing. When I got back home, I immediately resumed taking the flax seed oil, and had no more problems with indigestion." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.html&name=RHOGAM_32626 /CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss14 Wed, 23 Sep 09 22:26:44 -0500 [QUESTION] Jane from Portland, Or writes: "Natural Alternatives to the Rhogam Shot for RH- blood type in Pregnancy/Miscarriage? Hello. Does anyone here know of what I can take as a natural preventative instead of getting a Rhogam shot? I am blood type RH- and experiencing a miscarriage. I was told that RH- women who are pregnant or have a miscarriage should get this shot so that if the baby is RH and the baby's blood somehow mixes (rare) with the mother's blood, the mother's blood will build up antibodies to 'attack' the foreign blood. I have since read online that Rhogam is classified as a vaccine, which I am against. In any case, I am committed to using natural methods of healing and prevention. While I do have the option of simply going without the shot, this could endanger future pregnancies/babies. And I did read that there are natural ways of decreasing incompatibility. Vitamin C was mentioned (apparently referenced from a book by author Susan S. Weed, which I will try to locate) but I did not get the dosage or timing of it. I am supposed to get the shot within 72 hours of bleeding. Any insights are much appreciated. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.html&name=ACV_32081 /CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss15 Sat, 12 Sep 09 17:53:47 -0500 [YEA] Gasping For Air from Budapest, Hungary writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar for blocked sinuses: I am in my second trimester of pregnancy and suffering from a pretty bad cold. When I tried to go to bed, my sinuses were completely blocked, so I was lying on my back, breathing through my mouth, but feeling like I was suffocating from the post-nasal drip. I was desperate to find something to unblock my nose, but since I want to stay away from medications, I found this site. I decided to try drinking apple cider vinegar. I poured (generously) about 2 tablespoons into some hot water, mixed it with honey and struggled to get it down. Less than 10 minutes later, my left nostril is completely clear. Thanks so much for the advice. It was a godsend!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.html&name=LBS_30443 /CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss16 Tue, 04 Aug 09 01:22:03 -0500 [QUESTION] Rosatay from Fredericton, Canada writes: "Just wondering if there is a danger in drinking the baking soda Lemon water remedy while pregnant? I'm feeling sluggish and pretty positive that my body is acidic - judging from my current diet. Would you reccommend this remedy to pregnant women?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.html&name=LJ_30098 /CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss17 Mon, 27 Jul 09 11:11:41 -0500 [NAY] Thelena from Utretcht, The Netherlands writes: "i have tried drinking lemon juice with honey as a tea and eaten raw ginger for morning sickness and i haven't noticed a change the whole day that i have tried all these remmedies is there something else i could take. help" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.html&name=FOLICACID_29011 /CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss18 Mon, 29 Jun 09 11:24:21 -0500 [QUESTION] Charlotte from London, United Kingdom writes: "Im 21 years of age and have suffered from BV for about a year now. I am 4 months pregnant and take prenatal and pregnancy vitamins which include folic acid, but i still continue to get BV. Is it ok to increase my dosage of folic acid while being pregnant? And if so how much would be advised to take? This horrible bacteria is killing my sex and personal life. I need help!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.html&name=RN_28666 /CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss19 Mon, 22 Jun 09 04:33:21 -0500 [QUESTION] Mariah from Atlanta, GA writes: "Please I need remedies for preeclampsia my freand really need help : no job,no insurence . I know Ted is really busy, I need help so people start sending your answer please 0_0.Thank you !!!!!!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.html&name=TST_28652 /CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss20 Sun, 21 Jun 09 10:54:00 -0500 [YEA] Lissa from Whangarei, NZ writes: "I greatly reduced the pain of my labour when having my 4th baby by taking 'Mag Phos' which is one of the 'Schuessler Tissue Salts'. i took 4 every half hour according to instructions on container. after trying many other pain relief during my other 3 babies labour, this was by far the best remedy and least painful labour." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.html&name=RN_26183 /CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss21 Sun, 03 May 09 00:00:00 -0500 [QUESTION] Michelle from Homestead, Florida writes: "I have a question rather than a comment. I am now 10 and 1/2 weeks pregrnant and have been spotting since about5 weeks. All ultrasounds and hormone levels have been great. I have been on bed rest for 2 weeks which halped decrease the spotting, but it has not completely gone away. Do you know of anything natural that would help decrease and eventually end the spotting? Pase let me know. Thank you for your help!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.html&name=ACV_23429 /CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss22 Sun, 01 Mar 09 00:00:00 -0600 [NAY] Katie from Springfield, OH writes: "I am 7 months pregnant and have had severe sinus problems the entire time. Nothing OTC works for me including Benadryl or Tylenol Sinus. I've tried the Vick's Vaporizor and nothing. Afrin gives some relief but I think I've become immune to it. I've been using it for months and at increasing intervals throughout the day. So after reading all these positive comments about drinking the ACV with water, I thought I'd try it. I mixed about 2 tablespoons of ACV with 8 ounces of warm water and drank it. It tasted a little like lemon tea with no sweetener so I didn't find the taste to be terribly off-putting; however it's been about 2 hours and NO difference at all in my sinuses. I may try it again and see if it does anything with repeated use, but so far, I am not getting any effect at all from this remedy." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.html&name=NA_19814 /CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss23 Sat, 13 Dec 08 00:00:00 -0600 Shelly from Antioch, California writes: "Hello, I am so happy to find this website. I am in need of help. I am pregnant in my 2nd Trimester and have felt considerable depression during my pregnancy. Symptoms include: Lethargic, unable to get out of bed, no desire to socialize or participate in family activities, loss of desire to complete daily tasks. I have two other children ages 7 and 2yrs old and my depression is becoming burdensome and a distracting me from caring for my other children. I am experiencing intense sadness and loss of interest in daily endeavors. These symptoms are very different than normal pregnancy hormone related symptoms as they are more intense and dark in nature. I have discussed with my doctor but I do not want to take prescription medications and would like to consider all natural antidepressants. I have heard that Sam-E is supposedly good, however I want to make sure that any natural antidepressants I may take will not have harmful side effects on the baby while I am pregnant. Question: Are there any SAFE all natural Antidepressant remedies available to take during pregnancy? Thank you for your help." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.html&name=RRLT_14419 /CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss24 Fri, 27 Jun 08 00:00:00 -0500 Tan Koon Peng from Singapore writes: "Red raspberry leaf tea has been used for thousands of years and has earned the reputation of being the "supreme" herb for pregnant women. It can relieve almost any discomfort of pregnancy from morning sickness to leg cramps. It has also been shown to strengthen & tone the uterine wall and help to make delivery easier and speedier by helping the uterus contract more efficiently and helps expel the placenta after. Red Raspberry Tea have help many mothers relieved labor pain by a great deal and prevent miscarriage successfully.It have even helped a woman who had four miscarriages had 2 baby in 3 years in a row.She drank this tea daily and become a mother for the first time. Historically women have taken raspberry leaf tea throughout their pregnancies up to and including childbirth. You may choose to drink raspberry tea during your pregnancy but add more red raspberry leaves to your drink in your final month of pregnancy. This would be great for drinking during labour & right after. Raspberry leaf tea has traditionally been used as a woman's herb to control heavy menstrual bleeding, reduce the risk of miscarriage, and promote a healthy pregnancy. A folk remedy for minor mouth sores is to gargle with raspberry leaf tea. The Chinese traditionally used raspberry leaves for diarrhea, stomach ailments, muscle pain, and other conditions. Raspberry has also been recognized as a topical remedy for use on burns and wounds. Red Raspberry seems to help prevent morning sickness, tone uterine muscles, reduce pain during labor, and ease childbirth. Along with blackberry, raspberry is recognized to be rich in astringent tannins that can have a beneficial effect on diarrhea. Raspberry may also help to prevent or treat: common cold and flu,sore throat,bleeding gums. Raspberry leaf has a rich concentration of vitamin C, E, A & the B complexes. It also contains calcium & iron in one of its most absorbable forms. These are all nutrients which are very important during pregnancy. Raspberry juice was one of twenty vegetable and fruit juices tested that showed antimutagenic activity against benzo[a]pyrene, which is a mutagen and carcinogen. Researchers in Mexico found that ellagic acid, a phenolic compound that occurs naturally in raspberries, inhibited the mutagenicity of a strain of aflatoxin. Raspberry Leaf: Used to restore a hormonal balance, nourish the uterus, and prevents pregnancy complications. Contains vitamins and minerals including vitamin c and calcium. The alkaloid fragrine helps tone the uterus and muscles of the pelvic region. A powerful fertility-promoting herb. Raspberry heals the lower body organs and pelvic muscles, which helps to ease difficulties associated with uterine disorders. Also relieves tension and strengthens kidneys and urinary tract. Scientists found that raspberry contains the alkaloid fragrine, which may relax certain pelvic muscles and promote uterine health. Ellagic acid, which also occurs in strawberries, grapes, and black currants, has antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic properties. Raspberry also contains flavonoids including quercetin; tannins; polypeptides; and vitamin C, calcium, and other nutrients.Red Raspberry also promotes healthy nails, bones, teeth, and skin. To make a tea, pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 to 2 teaspoons of herb and steep for ten minutes. Strain. During the first trimesters, drink 1 cup per day. During second trimester, drink 2 to 3 cups per day. In the final trimester, drink 4 to 5 cups per day. Using a teaball would be useful. You can also drink it HOT for better results. Please store the dried tea in an airtight container in the freezer to keep the herbs dry and fresh." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/pregnancy_remedies.html&name=ACV_11014 /CURES/pregnancy_remedies.rss25 Wed, 06 Feb 08 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Sarah from Columbus, Ohio writes: "I am 3 months pregnant and have been sufferring from terrible digestion issues (GERD, nausea, constipation, bloating, gas, etc). One of my friends told me to try apple cider vinegar to help alleviate some of my symptoms. I had my husband buy me a generic brand of ACV at the grocery store and I just started taking it yesterday. I believe that it is already making a difference in the way my gut feels; however, I just read one of the articles on this site that says distilled/pasturized ACV is \"dead\" and that you are losing most of the value if you are not using an organic, non-distilled version. My doctor does not want me to take anything that is not pasturized (for fear of any bacteria harming my baby). Does this mean it is pointless for me to use the grocery store brand of ACV? I haven\'t been using the ACV for long enough to know if it is truly effective at alleviating my problems or if all the \"feeling better\" stuff is just in my head. If anyone can confirm whether regular store bought (pasturized) ACV is still useful, I would greatly appreciate your comments."