HERBS AND PREGNANCY

HERBS AND PREGNANCY

The following is help for those trying to get pregnant, already pregnant, or about to experience the blessed event. Once again,

please seek the assistance of a qualified person before taking these herbs. Use at your own risk.

Fertility

The first place to start is at the beginning. Below are some things that 353r1718d will help to improve your fertility when the decision is

made to go from a couple to a family.

First, you need to check with a physician to determine where the infertility problem lies. Many things can affect fertility for both

the man and the woman. A few tests will go a long way to preventing a lot of hair-pulling and finger-pointing. If sperm count is

low, a quick solution is to wear boxers instead of briefs. Sperm needs to be cooler than the body temperature to form properly.

Uterine fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, stress, age - all have a factor in fertility for women, and these situations

need to be addressed and treated before embarking on an herbal treatment for fertility. You should not be in such a hurry to

get pregnant that you put yourself or your fetus in any kind of danger.

Fertility Tonic

2 parts ho shou wu

1 part astragalus root

1 part dong quai root (substitute ginseng for men)

2 parts false unicorn root

3 parts wild yam root

1 part vitex berries

1 part squaw vine

1 part cinnamon

The tonic may be used in tincture (3/4 teaspoon daily), capsule (3 capsules twice per day), or tea (one cup three times per day)

form. Use daily for up to 3 months. During this time, change your lifestyle to include plenty of exercise, rest, and above all, a

healthy diet. Take a multivitamin every day, as well as bee pollen, propolis, and/or royal jelly. Your life is a direct reflection of

what is going on in your body, both male and female. Take stock and change what you should to aid in overcoming the

infertility. And remember - sometimes trying too hard can make it difficult to conceive!

Herbs During Pregnancy

These are herbs that will help the mother and baby in the early development stages.

Black Haw - used in the early stages of pregnancy to help prevent miscarriage

Blessed Thistle - used in the latter stages of pregnancy as a liver tonic and builder, as well as a stimulant of blood flow to the

mammaries, and used to increase milk production; also reduces hemorrhaging during childbirth

Burdock Root - has a high concentration of vitamins and minerals and is a liver booster

Chamomile - lifts the spirits and calms the nerves, used for digestive disorders during pregnancy, is combined with ginger to

help morning sickness, and has a high calcium content as well as an anti-inflammatory aid

Cramp Bark - a remedy to have handy in case of spot bleeding during early stages of pregnancy, and helps prevent miscarriage

due to stress and anxiety

Dandelion - greens and root - a high source of vitamins and minerals, aids digestion, nourishes and tones the system, diuretic,

useful for fatigue and exhaustion, liver booster

Ginger Root - used for morning sickness and digestive problems, safe during pregnancy for treating colds, sore throats, and

congestion

Kelp - high in vitamins and minerals, aids thyroid

Nettle Leaf - rich in many vitamins and minerals, especially iron, so it is very useful for those suffering from chronic fatigue and

exhaustion due to low iron, aids in enriching and stimulating flow of milk; good for use throughout all stages of the pregnancy

Red Raspberry Leaf - tones and nourishes the uterine muscles, rich in vitamins and minerals, enriches and increases milk flow,

restores the system after childbirth; good for the entire pregnancy

Spirulina - high in vitamins and nutrients

Bee Products - many nutritional benefits

Always remember to eat a very healthy diet when pregnant and/or nursing!