Recommended from the last week of pregnancy, homeopathy is indicated during both the prenatal and postnatal periods. Indeed, it has been shown that this therapeutic method not only promotes good preparation for childbirth but also a much better regulated and much less painful labor. Pain being one of the most painful factors to bear in these circumstances, homeopathy therefore appears to be an alternative of choice for all those who do not wish or cannot use epidural anesthesia. It is also important to know that, as a general rule, the remedies prescribed during childbirth are often the same as those usually indicated for the treatment of anxiety.
As far as surgical procedures requiring very special care are concerned, the remedies used will be different insofar as it will be a question of reducing the sensation of pain related to the wound, promoting good healing and limiting the risks associated with the post-operative period. Finally, it is important to note that in the case of natural birth, homeopathic treatment will remedy the many disorders that may appear following too intense an effort or during the milk flow. While it is true that homeopathy is a priori completely harmless to the health of the mother and her child, it is still strongly recommended to contact your doctor to start any treatment.
What treatment should be followed before childbirth?
To prepare for childbirth, it is possible to use a treatment based on Actaea racemosa and Caulophyllum thalictroides. Particularly indicated for gynecological disorders, these two remedies help to reduce pelvic pain that occurs at the end of pregnancy and to prepare the body for the uterine contractions that will allow delivery. As a result, it is advisable to take 5 granules of Actaea racemosa 9 CH and Caulophyllum thalictroides 9 CH twice a day from the last week of pregnancy until the first pain appears or the water breaks.
What remedies should be taken to regulate work and reduce the sensation of pain?
To promote a quick and less painful delivery, remedies based on Actaea racemosa, Caulophyllum thalictroides, Coffea cruda, Magnesia phosphorica and Dioscorea villosa should be used. When the dilation of the cervix is greater than two centimetres, it will be possible to take 5 granules of Actaea racemosa 9 CH every fifteen minutes so that labour is faster. If the pain is less and less noticeable and the cervix suddenly stops dilating, then it is necessary to take 5 granules of Caulophyllum thalictroides every quarter of an hour in order to promote the resumption of uterine contractions. In addition, it is now known that a dose of Gelsemium sempervirens 15 CH as soon as the water breaks can significantly reduce the duration of labour so that delivery is much shorter and more painful.
When it comes to reducing pain associated with contractions, it is important to remember that pain is a subjective concept whose perception varies greatly depending on each individual. To this extent, it will be up to each patient to adapt the dosage according to the intensity of the pain she feels. Thus, it will be possible to use 5 granules of Coffea cruda 9 CH or Coffea tosta 9 CH as often as the need arises or 5 granules of Magnesia phosphorica 9 CH if a slight relief is perceptible in the gun dog position. On the other hand, if no relief is perceptible when changing position, it is advisable to take 5 granules of Dioscorea villosa 9 CH each time the pain proves difficult to bear.
What treatments should be followed in the event of surgery?
In the case of an episiotomy where the surgical procedure is minor, the treatment will consist of 5 granules of Staphysagria 9 CH twice a day for a week so that the burning sensation associated with the wound gradually subsides. In the event of a caesarean section, the treatment to be followed will be much more substantial because of the importance of the surgery in question. If the operation was performed under epidural anesthesia, it will be advisable to take 5 granules of Bryonia alba 7 CH three times a day until total improvement is felt. In addition, the burning sensation can be reduced by using 5 granules of Staphysagria 9 CH three times a day, until the pain disappears permanently. If it is a caesarean section under general anaesthesia, it will be useful to combine the intake of Staphysagria 9 CH with the intake of 5 granules of Opium 9 CH or Raphanus sativus niger 5 CH three times a day in order to promote the recovery of the digestive system.
What remedies to use in the postpartum period?
After a long and laborious delivery, it often happens that you feel severe pain, also known as "uterine trenches". To reduce the intensity of these trenches, it is possible to take 5 granules of Magnesia phosphorica 9 CH each time the pain proves unbearable. It is also interesting to note that remedies based on Cactus grandiflorus, Coffea cruda or Pareira brava can also be prescribed in this case.
In order to treat vulvar edema, it will be possible to use six doses of Apis mellifica 9 CH at a rate of 5 granules per dose. In attack treatment, it is advisable to allow an hour of time to elapse between each dose, knowing that the treatment can be continued until the edema is completely resorbed. Nevertheless, it is important to know that in the event of prolonged treatment, the doses will be less frequent.
As for perineal pain, which usually occurs after childbirth, it can be relieved with 5 granules of Arnica montana 9 CH twice a day for seven days. Finally, in case of intense fatigue, it is advisable to take 5 granules of China rubra 9 CH twice a day for a whole week in order to regain your shape and vitality.
How to relieve minor ailments that appear after childbirth?
If small bleeding spots appear on the face after childbirth, then you should take 5 granules of Arnica montana 9 CH six times a day for six days. Also known as petechiae, these small spots corresponding to the rupture of capillaries usually appear when delivery is preceded by long, sustained efforts.
In case of breast pain, taking 5 granules of Apis mellifica 9 CH and 5 granules of Bryonia alba 9 CH four times a day is then recommended until the feeling of discomfort has completely disappeared. As for urinary incontinence, it can be treated with a single intake of 5 granules of Calcarea fluorica 7 CH per day. However, it is important to know that in this case, homeopathic treatment will only be used in addition to the rehabilitation of the perineal muscles.
Can homeopathic treatment be used for a newborn after delivery?
If the delivery has been particularly painful, the newborn may sometimes suffer from a cephalhematoma or a sero-blood lump. While the serosanguineous hump is located between the bones of the skull and the skin, the cephalhematoma is located between the bones of the skull and their periosteum. These two blood effusions can be treated with 5 granules of Arnica montana 9 CH that are melted in pure water before administering the preparation to the newborn three times a day. By respecting this dosage, the hematoma should normally be resolved after a few days. Very gentle and non-toxic, homeopathy can be used in newborns without apparent danger. Nevertheless, it is obviously always preferable to seek the advice of a doctor before starting any treatment.
