Natural remedies that work!

[Bekkiboo]

My friend is currently pregnant with her 4th little girl and she is having an awful time of it this time round, what with severe backache, sciatica etc and I would really like to try and do something to help her through it.

I was hoping there would be some natural (safe) remedies that help pregnant ladies with these problems and thought I would run it across you guys to see what you tried and what you felt REALLY worked for you??

Would really appreciate any help on this x x

 

[sublime_ivy]

how far gone is she? she could take arnica which helps with swelling and healing. i used it when i had an op and from about week 32 of my pregnancy. It really helped me heal after my labour and I think it helped with my back and hip pain. I am not sure if you should take it before 30 odd weeks but a bit of research will help. I took it and Dex was fine.

 

[PeanutBean]

Homeopathy is mostly safe during pregnancy but it's best to see a trained homeopath so they can accurately prescribe and not give the few remedies that can be problematic. I used it throughout my pregnancy and it helped with a number of things, such as moods, but not with my sickness really nor my sciatica.

 

[saraendepity]

has she seen an accupuncturist?? not too sure how safe it is during pregnancy but i'm sure it would be so long as she found a well trained/accredited person.....this really helps my back pain loads also i would suggest that thing where people push on certain areas of the foot to help (totally forgotten what its called now!!!LOL - baby brain!!)

HTH's a bit

sara

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[Bekkiboo]

Would that be accupressure? She's 24 weeks now, been suffering quite badly all the way through this time! x

 

[saraendepity]

reflexology!!! lol just remembered the name !!lol its meant to be quite effective tho again make sure the person is qualified and knows your friend is pregnant - i'm not sure but i know some things arent recommended before certain weeks/after certain weeks or at all during pregnancy

sara

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[kirsten1985]

I had reflexology whilst I was preg to help with SPD. It did really help at the time, but I should have had regular sessions for it to be ongoing.

 

[kitty_kitty]

I have reflexology, accupuncture and cupping all natyral remedies and all working for me

 

[Babyshambelle]

Another vote for reflexology here. Really fab!