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| Herbs
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Many herbs stimulate the uterus and are unsafe for women who are pregnant. These herbs should be avoided by women of childbearing age: |
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| There are many other herbs that are many other herbs that are known to be helpful during pregnancy and after delivery. Some are also good for the baby, such as calendula cream for diaper rash and fennel for colic. | ||
| Parsley Celery Land Cress Rocket |
Taken for vitamins and minerals. Do not use the seeds. |
| Raspberry Leaf | Used to tone the uterus. |
| Chamomile | (infusion 1 cup before rising) |
| Ginger | (tincture-up to 1ml/day, 2-3 drops at a time) |
| Peppermint | (tincture-2 ml in hot water 3x daily) |
| Black Horehound | (tincture-2 ml in hot water 3x daily) Taken for morning sickness. |
| Goldenseal | Taken during labor to assist the uterus. Never take during pregnancy. |
| St. John's Wort | (apply an oil infusion to the area, or add a strong infusion to a hip bath) Use the oil with added lavender to heal the perineum after birth. |
| Oats | Prepare a tincture to use for postpartum depression. |
| Fenugreek Fennel Caraway Milk Thistle |
After delivery, these herbs can be used to promote milk production. |
| Sage | Used to reduce milk production when weaning. |
| Fennel | For baby's colic. |
| Cabbage
Leaves Echinacea |
Bruise and apply externally for relief of mastitis. |
| Borage | An infusion will aid in mild production in breastfeeding mothers. |
| Calendula Cream | Prepare a cream to use for diaper rash and cracked nipples. |
| Caraway | As a tincture or infusion, can help ease labor pains and stimulate the flow of breast milk. |
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