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I Have a nice list for you girls
for cervical ripening and getting things moving
RelaxationUse visual imagery of labor beginning. The most important thing to do is to find a way to relieve tension. Tension works against labor. Relieve it, let everything go, and you may be surprised to find yourself in labor.
Visualization Get quiet and relaxed and imagine your uterus contracting as well as the process of labor hypnosis or self-hypnosis has been known to really do wonders with this one
Nipple Stimulation Nipple stimulation is the gentle rubbing or rolling of the nipple to encourage the start of contractions. The theory is that oxytocin, a hormone that causes contractions is released in the body when the breasts are stimulated
Sex Sex as a means of getting labor started is thought to work in three ways: first, orgasm may help to stimulate the uterus into action. Secondly, sex can trigger the release of oxytocin, and third, semen contains a high concentration of prostaglandins which may help to ripen or soften the cervix. Sex is safe as long as your waters have not broken.
Homeopathy Homeopathic remedies use highly diluted versions of more potent substances to treat the body.
Pulsatilla and Caulophyllum are two commonly used homeopathic remedies used to stimulate labor. These remedies appear to be safe.
Walking The explanation appears to be that the pressure of your babys head pressing down on the cervix stimulates the release of oxytocin, hopefully bringing on labor, also just being upright gets the forces of gravity working for you, encouraging the baby to move down into the pelvis. Be careful not to wear yourself out. Labor can be exhausting and you dont want to use up all your energy before you have begun. This is not the moment to take up power walking, particularly if you have not done much exercise earlier on in your pregnancy. A gentle stroll is probably the best you will be able to manage.
Herbs Two combinations of herbs are available and both combinations can have beneficial effects to soften and thin the cervix.
(a) PN6 (PreNatal 6 = Squaw Vine Herb, Blessed Thistle Herb, Black Cohosh Root, Pennyroyal Herb, False Unicorn Root, Red Raspberry Leaf, and Lobelia Herb ) can be used for the last 6 weeks of pregnancy as directed
(b) 5W (5 Weeks = Black cohosh root, squaw vine herb, dong quai root, butcher's broom root and red raspberry leaves) can be used for the last 5 weeks of pregnancy as directed.
Evening Primrose Oil found in 500 mg capsules. These may be taken orally or vaginally - one to three capsules 3 times each day for the last 4 weeks of pregnancy to soften and thin the cervix.
Raspberry Leaf Tea drink to your hearts content. Used to help organize contractions and tone the muscles of the uterus.
There are many herbal combinations in capsules, teas, and tinctures.
FoodsWomen have sworn the following are foods that will induce labor: Pineapple, Spicy foods, Chinese Foods, Eggplant Parmesan, and Licorice.
The most well-known of these would have to be spicy foods, like hot peppers or any other spicy Mexican dish.
What the research is now showing is that these foods may be something to avoid prior to labor.
Certain spicy foods release capsasins, which may be counterproductive in labor.
When the baby descends down the birth path, the pressure exerted releases endorphins which are a natural pain killer. In effect, the capsasins counteract the endorphins and rob the mother of her natural ability to have a pain-free birth.
The eggplant Parmesan was also in vogue for a time. While this dish may have been contributing to labor, it is probably not due to the eggplant but rather to the seasonings in the dish. Both basil and oregano are herbs contraindicated in pregnancy due to their potential ability to start labor.
Pineapple is not supposed to induce labor, but rather is thought to be a cervical ripening agent that stimulates prostaglandins, although this has not been proven.
Licorice, real licorice candy, the black kind, is thought to also stimulate the production of prostaglandins. This is due to the chemical, glycyrrhizin. Eating lots of licorice might also result in mild diarrhea, which causes intestinal contractions that may lead to sympathetic uterine contractions. This type of licorice can also be found in tablet form.
Enemas or other bowel preparations (castor oil) - This causes the bowels to contract and could cause the uterus to contract. Use with caution as castor oil can cause vicious diarrhea. A small Fleets Plain enema is easy to use, and less likely to have severe effects
Arnica for Childbirth
The why is rather obvious. The less bruising, bleeding, afterpain and trauma, the sooner you can start having fun with the baby, and the happier the baby will be, too. If a c-section becomes necessary, thats all the more reason to use Arnica. In technical terms, Arnica is generally recommended to reduce the fatigue, bruising, and trauma of labor; to control bleeding, prevent hemorrhaging, and minimize the strain on soft tissues. After childbirth, it eases afterpains, assists in the contraction of the uterus and relieves retention of urine after long labor.
When to take Arnica?
Anytime you feel a bruised soreness during pregnancy or anytime you fall or injure yourself, it is fine to take Arnica, but during and after labor, you can really find the benefits. Here are some professional insights:
Rosemary Tayler. In her book, Homeopathy for Pregnancy & Childbirth, Rosemary Tayler suggests the mother take a dose of Arnica 200C when the water breaks, for fatigue during the last stages of labor and for the prevention of bruising during birth. It also minimizes cervical swelling . lessens the possibility of hemorrhage. The remedy may be repeated in liquid doses if bleeding is excessive. For caesarians she suggests Arnica 200C, it will minimize shock, trauma, pain, bruising, infection and hemorrhage.
Then again after childbirth to, help the uterus contract smoothly and quickly, to prevent infection, to minimize pain after birth and to improve muscle control.
For the newborn, she recommends: arnica is well indicated for a newborn who has been bruised during a normal birth or a forceps delivery. One crushed sugar pill of Arnica 30C on the babys tongue will restore calmeness and reduce pain, bruising, stress and trauma.
feel free to add any!!!!!!
for cervical ripening and getting things moving
RelaxationUse visual imagery of labor beginning. The most important thing to do is to find a way to relieve tension. Tension works against labor. Relieve it, let everything go, and you may be surprised to find yourself in labor.
Visualization Get quiet and relaxed and imagine your uterus contracting as well as the process of labor hypnosis or self-hypnosis has been known to really do wonders with this one
Nipple Stimulation Nipple stimulation is the gentle rubbing or rolling of the nipple to encourage the start of contractions. The theory is that oxytocin, a hormone that causes contractions is released in the body when the breasts are stimulated
Sex Sex as a means of getting labor started is thought to work in three ways: first, orgasm may help to stimulate the uterus into action. Secondly, sex can trigger the release of oxytocin, and third, semen contains a high concentration of prostaglandins which may help to ripen or soften the cervix. Sex is safe as long as your waters have not broken.
Homeopathy Homeopathic remedies use highly diluted versions of more potent substances to treat the body.
Pulsatilla and Caulophyllum are two commonly used homeopathic remedies used to stimulate labor. These remedies appear to be safe.
Walking The explanation appears to be that the pressure of your babys head pressing down on the cervix stimulates the release of oxytocin, hopefully bringing on labor, also just being upright gets the forces of gravity working for you, encouraging the baby to move down into the pelvis. Be careful not to wear yourself out. Labor can be exhausting and you dont want to use up all your energy before you have begun. This is not the moment to take up power walking, particularly if you have not done much exercise earlier on in your pregnancy. A gentle stroll is probably the best you will be able to manage.
Herbs Two combinations of herbs are available and both combinations can have beneficial effects to soften and thin the cervix.
(a) PN6 (PreNatal 6 = Squaw Vine Herb, Blessed Thistle Herb, Black Cohosh Root, Pennyroyal Herb, False Unicorn Root, Red Raspberry Leaf, and Lobelia Herb ) can be used for the last 6 weeks of pregnancy as directed
(b) 5W (5 Weeks = Black cohosh root, squaw vine herb, dong quai root, butcher's broom root and red raspberry leaves) can be used for the last 5 weeks of pregnancy as directed.
Evening Primrose Oil found in 500 mg capsules. These may be taken orally or vaginally - one to three capsules 3 times each day for the last 4 weeks of pregnancy to soften and thin the cervix.
Raspberry Leaf Tea drink to your hearts content. Used to help organize contractions and tone the muscles of the uterus.
There are many herbal combinations in capsules, teas, and tinctures.
FoodsWomen have sworn the following are foods that will induce labor: Pineapple, Spicy foods, Chinese Foods, Eggplant Parmesan, and Licorice.
The most well-known of these would have to be spicy foods, like hot peppers or any other spicy Mexican dish.
What the research is now showing is that these foods may be something to avoid prior to labor.
Certain spicy foods release capsasins, which may be counterproductive in labor.
When the baby descends down the birth path, the pressure exerted releases endorphins which are a natural pain killer. In effect, the capsasins counteract the endorphins and rob the mother of her natural ability to have a pain-free birth.
The eggplant Parmesan was also in vogue for a time. While this dish may have been contributing to labor, it is probably not due to the eggplant but rather to the seasonings in the dish. Both basil and oregano are herbs contraindicated in pregnancy due to their potential ability to start labor.
Pineapple is not supposed to induce labor, but rather is thought to be a cervical ripening agent that stimulates prostaglandins, although this has not been proven.
Licorice, real licorice candy, the black kind, is thought to also stimulate the production of prostaglandins. This is due to the chemical, glycyrrhizin. Eating lots of licorice might also result in mild diarrhea, which causes intestinal contractions that may lead to sympathetic uterine contractions. This type of licorice can also be found in tablet form.
Enemas or other bowel preparations (castor oil) - This causes the bowels to contract and could cause the uterus to contract. Use with caution as castor oil can cause vicious diarrhea. A small Fleets Plain enema is easy to use, and less likely to have severe effects
Arnica for Childbirth
The why is rather obvious. The less bruising, bleeding, afterpain and trauma, the sooner you can start having fun with the baby, and the happier the baby will be, too. If a c-section becomes necessary, thats all the more reason to use Arnica. In technical terms, Arnica is generally recommended to reduce the fatigue, bruising, and trauma of labor; to control bleeding, prevent hemorrhaging, and minimize the strain on soft tissues. After childbirth, it eases afterpains, assists in the contraction of the uterus and relieves retention of urine after long labor.
When to take Arnica?
Anytime you feel a bruised soreness during pregnancy or anytime you fall or injure yourself, it is fine to take Arnica, but during and after labor, you can really find the benefits. Here are some professional insights:
Rosemary Tayler. In her book, Homeopathy for Pregnancy & Childbirth, Rosemary Tayler suggests the mother take a dose of Arnica 200C when the water breaks, for fatigue during the last stages of labor and for the prevention of bruising during birth. It also minimizes cervical swelling . lessens the possibility of hemorrhage. The remedy may be repeated in liquid doses if bleeding is excessive. For caesarians she suggests Arnica 200C, it will minimize shock, trauma, pain, bruising, infection and hemorrhage.
Then again after childbirth to, help the uterus contract smoothly and quickly, to prevent infection, to minimize pain after birth and to improve muscle control.
For the newborn, she recommends: arnica is well indicated for a newborn who has been bruised during a normal birth or a forceps delivery. One crushed sugar pill of Arnica 30C on the babys tongue will restore calmeness and reduce pain, bruising, stress and trauma.
feel free to add any!!!!!!