Itching all over the body is a common and annoying symptom in the last stages of pregnancy. Using a heavy moisturizer or oil helps to some extent. Moisturizing is also important to prevent rashes from stretch marks.
For itching without any other cause: Dolichos, Tabacum
Varicose veins: Calcarea flour, Acid flour, Carbo vegetabilis, Hamamelis, Vipera
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| Caulophyllum |
If labor is:
Slow and delayed: Caulophyllum, Cimicifuga, Gelsimium
Violent and too fast: Aconite
Accompanied by severe back pain: Kali carb
Postpartum:
Hemorrhage: Secale corn, Phosphorus
Depression: Pulsatilla, Natrum mur, Sepia
Soreness: Arnica, Bellis perennis, Hypericum
Episiotomy: Calendula tincture can be applied externally. Mix 10 drops in 4 tablespoons water, soak a cotton gauze pad in the solution and apply to perineum. This can be repeated several times a day for up to a month.
After cesarean, to promote healing: Arnica, Staphysagria, Hypericum, Calendula tincture
Bach Rescue remedy is also recommended to take as often as needed, to relieve stress.
It is always recommended that a woman take up a detailed consultation with a homeopath in the early stages of pregnancy or prior to conception so that her constitutional remedy can be evaluated. Constitutional remedies are customized to the individual's needs and it is the best kind of homeopathic therapy for many chronic illnesses. The remedies included in this post are just a guideline for what can be used. It is not recommended to take remedies on your own without the guidance of someone who is trained in homeopathy.
On a similar note, I would like to suggest to every woman to make informed choices about any and all medical interventions during her pregnancy. Use the services of a midwife or doula if one is available near you. Ask your doctor if external cephalic version is possible if the baby is not in a head-down position, before considering a cesarean section. This is not about whether medical interventions are good or bad, but whether a procedure is right for YOU. You are an unique individual, and what is right for someone else may not be right for you. Assess the risks and benefits of every procedure that is offered to you and make a decision based your judgment.
'The future depends on what we do in the present.' - Mahatma Gandhi
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Itchiness all over the body is a common and frustrating indication in the last levels of maternity. Using a heavy lotion or oil helps at some level. Moisturising is also important to prevent rashes from stretch-marks.
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