Homeopathy in Pregnancy

For the gentle approach and the safety of the baby, expectant mothers seek out non-toxic treatments for everyday ailments during pregnancy. Homeopathy offers a side effect free medicine for pregnant women, breast-feeding mothers and newborns. Homeopathic remedies do not adversely interact with other medicines nor do they inhibit their action. So using homeopathic remedies before, during and after pregnancy can prove invaluable.

Homeopaths are able to help ailments arising around reproduction, pre conception health, fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and post-natal depression. Your homeopath will be able to supply you with a homeopathic remedy kit to use for acute prescribing.

Pre conception care
Healthy parents make healthy babies. Homeopathy can play a part in getting you both ready to conceive. The much discussed ‘constitutional homeopathic remedy’ is one that matches your energetic state as completely as possible. It takes into account the pattern of your symptoms combined with your personal characteristics that will point to a particular remedy. This remedy will stimulate your own self-healing to respond and work effectively on improving your health. You may have been feeling a bit run down, having recurrent colds or other acute illnesses. Within a couple of months of receiving homeopathic treatment you should begin to see an improvement in your general health. This is also an excellent time to deal with any chronic conditions or health concerns that may cause difficulty during pregnancy. These might include skin complaints or respiratory troubles, addiction to junk foods, caffeine or cigarettes for example.

Fertility
It’s a well kept secret that homeopathy improves fertility. Homeopaths treat couples with fertility issues to enhance their chances of conception. Second time parents may be as anxious to conceive, as those waiting for their first baby. Remedies can be prescribed to establish regular menstrual cycles, alleviate menstrual problems and to stimulate ovulation or sperm production. There is anecdotal evidence that homeopathic treatment before IVF and other assisted conception methods raises the chance of success. This holistic approach to fertility means that the emotional, psychological and physical symptoms can be gently dealt with to help couples through this exciting but often stressful process.

Pregnancy
Having babies can be easy for some women who sail through pregnancy looking and feeling fabulous. They are the lucky ones; for others being pregnant can bring morning sickness, constipation, back pain, heartburn and tiredness.

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