“In my first pregnancy, I was so sick with nausea the whole time. I was worried it would be the same with my second child, but as soon as the nausea started I used a homeopathic remedy. It worked at once and the nausea didn’t return! Since then I have had 2 more children. I still got nausea, but at the first sign I used a homeopathic remedy. It’s the only thing that worked for me. I enjoyed my pregnancies and use homeopathy for all the family now.”

- Carlean Shields, California

“Arnica is everybody’s favorite homeopathic remedy. During pregnancy, it can help with minor injuries, like discomfort from an active baby who kicks, causing soreness. During labor, Arnica can help the muscles to do their work with a minimum of physical stress and strain - and may even speed the labor itself. After teh birth, Arnica will help strained tissues to recover their former strength.”

- Miranda Castro, CCH, FSHom, Author, Homeopathy for Pregnancy, Birth, & Your Baby’s First Year

“Jane had already had one Cesarean delivery for a breech baby. Her second baby was still in the breech position at 36 weeks, but I had learned some homeopathy in the interim and gave Jane the homeopathic remedy Pulsatilla.   The baby turned himself around and delivered easily a couple of weeks later. Ditto for babies three and four. Without homeopathy, Jane would have had four Cesareans! And when she complained of sleeplessness in pregnancy number four, homeopathy worked for that too. For me, integrative medicine means trying homeopathy first:  if it doesn’t work, the conventional stuff is still there.”

- Dr. Joyce Frye, Clinical Assistant Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Reproductive Sciences at the University of Maryland Center for Integrative Medicine.

What is so remarkable and different about homeopathic remedies is that there is no possibility of negative side effects. This makes it especially valuable for pregnant women, new moms, babies, and children of all ages. I have successfully used homeopathy for many years, and my daughter continues the tradition with my grandson. I rank homeopathics right alongside natural childbirth, breastfeeding, co-sleeping, and cranial sacral work.”

- Suzanne Arms, Author, Educator, and Director of Birthing the Future

Hormonal changes that relax the muscles of your pelvis in preparation for labor can slow down digestion, while your growing uterus puts pressure on other organs and veins. This can make you prone to constipation and hemorrhoids. Along with drinking lots of water and eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, one of the following remedies may help.

Sepia: Your abdomen feels bloated and full. Ineffectual urges and straining with bowel movements lead to hemorrhoids and varicose veins. You may have a heavy, sagging feeling in the pelvis. You may be worn out from previous births or the demands of the household. (See Morning Sickness & Backache for more indications.)

Lycopodium: Your inflamed, achy hemorrhoids are painful when touched, and may bleed. Stools are large, hard, difficult to pass, with a burning sensation afterwards. You crave sweets; have bloating and much gass; are hungry but easily full. Constipation is worse after travel. You may be generally mild-tempered but bossy and domineering at home.

Hamamelis: This is a good remedy for bleeding hemorrhoids that protrude, pulsate, and itch. Varicose veins may appear on the abdomen and legs along with ankle swelling after being on your feet all day. The varicose veins are especially worse with heat and may impair your ability to walk. You may also have nosebleeds.