Natural Remedies for 10 Common Pregnancy Ailments

Constance Rock LM, CPM has been helping women give birth for almost 20 years… Here are some of her natural remedies to help pregnant moms feel so much better.

Nausea The best for morning sickness is Himalayan Goji juice. Women go from not being able to keep anything down to being able to eat normally. Drink between 2 and 8 ounces of Himalayan Goji mixed with a liter of water and sip throughout the day. Eat some cookies before you get up in the morning; avoid sudden movements; get acupuncture treatments; eat yogurt before bed or when you get up at night to urinate; eat several small meals a day instead of large ones; avoid greasy or fried foods; drink sparkling water with a squeeze of lemon; step outdoors; drink red raspberry leaf tea; take 50mg. of vitamin B6 before going to bed; Take 4 or more powdered ginger gelatin capsules upon waking and as needed throughout the day.

Headache Do not go long periods without eating or drinking; apply a cool, damp washcloth to forehead and neck; massage neck, shoulders and face; Try to relax; get some fresh air; get a chiropractic adjustment; get an acupuncture treatment; try aromatherapy (Lavender or Rosemary inhaled through an infuser or on a handkerchief, or in massage oil, are great for headaches).

varicose veins Exercising regularly; avoid clothing that binds; raise your legs several times a day; do not sit cross-legged; wear shoes with well-padded heels to cushion impact; use homeopathic witch hazel (see instructions for use on hemorrhoids).

Constipation Drink plenty of fluids; exercise daily; eat foods rich in fiber (raw fruits and vegetables, whole grains); drink prune juice; take only natural iron supplements; get an acupuncture treatment; drinking a very hot or cold liquid on an empty stomach to stimulate the intestines; relax while in the bath; and take a deep and slow breath; do regular pelvic dancing, raise your feet up on a box or stool while in the bath so that your thighs are even with your hips; try squatting down to have a bowel movement. 2 tablespoons of flax seed oil and acidophilus also work.

Acidity Himalayan Goji is excellent for helping with heartburn, also known as “acid reflux.” Avoid greasy, fried, or spicy foods. If you eat something spicy, eat some refreshing avocado, cucumber, watermelon, coriander, or coconut along with it. Eat several small meals a day; drink plenty of fluids; wear loose clothing; never go to bed with a full stomach; drink sparkling water with a squeeze of lemon; try to take a leisurely walk; breathe slowly and deeply; sit cross-legged on the floor and quickly raise and lower your arms, then clasp the backs of your hands; Chew and slowly swallow the cashews or hazelnuts.

Hemorrhoids Avoid constipation; do not strain when defecating; avoid sitting on the toilet for long periods of time; do your Kegel exercises every day; Chinese herbal musk hemorrhoid ointment; Homeopathic witch hazel 30x 3x/day; apply witch hazel (keep a wide-mouth jar filled with squares of soft gauze and witch hazel near the toilet); insert a suppository of raw garlic or raw potato; take an extra routine*; use witch hazel, comfrey, duck tongue or plantain, and yarrow ointment; alternate hot and cold compresses, with baking soda or comfrey in the hot water and witch hazel in the cold; use witch hazel and aloe towels (*not in the first trimester).

Swelling Eat lots of protein; avoid standing for long periods; raise your legs several times a day; lie on your left side; avoid clothing that binds; drink watermelon juice; eat watermelon and/or asparagus; take 4 to 6 pearls of garlic a day; take 4 to 6 organic Alfalfa tablets a day; get plenty of rest and exercise (sweat once a day); drink plenty of water.

leg cramps Add 1,000-2,000 grams of calcium to your daily diet; exercise and stretch your legs every day; keep legs warm; when you have a cramp, sit on the floor and straighten your knee while flexing your toes toward the ceiling; muscle massage; apply moist heat. Eat a banana or avocado before bed.

Back pain Practice good posture; do not slump or stand with your back swayed; lift carefully and correctly, using the muscles of the thighs; wear low-heeled shoes; exercise daily; do pelvic rock exercise; apply heat to the lower back; get a massage; get regular acupuncture treatments and chiropractic care.

yeast infection Avoid all sugars (including fruits and fruit juices) in the diet; avoid yeasts and molds (including leavened breads and bakery products, any fermented products: vinegar, mustard, pickles, beer or wine, etc.); eat active culture yogurt products; take acidophilus; get an acupuncture treatment; add a pinch of goldenseal root powder to yogurt or acidophilus and insert into vagina; refrain from sexual intercourse until the infection is completely cured; treat your partner by applying yogurt to the penis, making sure it penetrates all the folds; Fill one 00 gelatin capsule with boric acid granules and insert vaginally at bedtime for two consecutive nights, omit one night, then insert one capsule on each of the two more nights.