Homeopathic remedies for Labour

There are many homeopathic remedies that can ease and aid labour. These are not all commonly found in health food stores or chemists though it is possible to buy them over the telephone from many of the homeopathic pharmacies.

• Arnica – this should be taken in a high potency like a 200c. I suggest taking one pill at the onset of labour. Take another when in advanced labour. On the day of the delivery suck 1 pill every 2 hours. There after take 1 pill 3 times daily for 3 to 5 days.
• Kali phos – take this as Tissue Salts or a 6c potency. These help to keep the energy levels up during labour. This may be dissolved in water to be sipped right through out labour.
• Rescue remedy – take this before and during labour for fear and anxiety.
• Caulophyllum 30c – this remedy may be taken during labour if the cervix does not dilate and the labour is not progressing. Suck 1 pill every 15 minutes for 3 doses. This remedy can also be taken twice daily for up to 3 days if the dues date arrives, but the baby does not! .

Tamara Vernon completed a 6 year full time medically-orientated Master’s Degree in Homeopathy in South Africa and has been practising homeopathy in South West London since 2003. She recently completed a post graduate qualification in paediatric homeopathy in the UK.


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